About the book: 1984 / The name of the Swedish scientist, to whom scientists awarded the title of Prince of Botanists for his outstanding works, is generally recognized. His works “Fundamentals of Botany”, “Classes of Plants”, “Types of Plants” and a number of others laid the foundation for future research by scientists and for the subsequent development of science. The author shows the extremely difficult but glorious life path of a botanist who carried out a great reform of science. The book will help students present the history of the development of botany, deepen and expand the knowledge acquired at school.