We know Alfred Nobel primarily as the founder of the famous prize, and few people know that it was he who invented dynamite. Nobel was a powerful businessman, and his invention had a huge impact on the development of world industry. Nobel was a truly mysterious man: despite his isolation and love of solitude, he managed to be at the very center of life in the 2nd half of the 19th century. In France, Nobel was accused of espionage, in England - of making counterfeits... Nobel was a brilliant engineer; in addition, he adored orchids and was crazy about driving fast... In this book, the reader will find a story about the exciting events that filled Nobel's life, a truly extraordinary life, because even after his death, the executors had to do a lot to ensure that the Nobel Prize was founded. The book is offered to a wide range of readers.