First published in 1916, Relativity: The Special and General Theory by Albert Einstein remains one of the most important works in modern physics. Written for a general audience, this book explains the fundamental ideas behind special and general relativity without requiring advanced mathematics.
This edition features a carefully formatted text for improved readability, along with a modern introduction about Einstein and the theory of relativity that helps today's readers understand Einstein's revolutionary ideas about space, time, and gravity.
Ideal for students, educators, and curious readers, this volume provides a clear and accessible path into one of the greatest scientific achievements of the twentieth century.
This edition includes:
- Complete, unabridged text
- Clean, modern formatting
- Editorial introduction for contemporary readers
A timeless classic that continues to shape our understanding of the universe.
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Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 - 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist best known for developing the theory of relativity. Einstein also made important contributions to quantum theory. His mass-energy equivalence formula E = mc2, which arises from special relativity, has been called "the world's most famous equation". He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for "his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect".