In this classic work, Anthony W. Knapp offers a survey of representation
theory of semisimple Lie groups in a way that reflects the spirit of the
subject and corresponds to the natural learning process. This book is a
model of exposition and an invaluable resource for both graduate
students and researchers. Although theorems are always stated precisely,
many illustrative examples or classes of examples are given. To support
this unique approach, the author includes for the reader a useful
300-item bibliography and an extensive section of notes.