The emergence of evolutionary theory has an illustrious history. It transcends several eras, is rich with a cornucopia of ideas, and is a fusion of logic, philosophy, ethics, and raw curiosity. Written history chronicles the merits of each individual, from Anaximander, who recognized the germs of a marvelous theory, to Gregor Mendel, whose research completed Darwin's theory of evolution. This volume recounts the colorful history of evolutionary thought, and documents all the perspectives that came into play.