The Road to Relativity: The History and Meaning of Einstein's the Foundation of General Relativity, Featuring the Original Manuscript of Einst (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780691162539)

An annotated facsimile edition of Einstein's handwritten manuscript on the foundations of general relativity

This richly annotated facsimile edition of "The Foundation of General Relativity" introduces a new generation of readers to Albert Einstein's theory of gravitation. Written in 1915, this remarkable document is a watershed in the history of physics and an enduring testament to the elegance and precision of Einstein's thought. Presented here is a beautiful facsimile of Einstein's original handwritten manuscript, along with its English translation and an insightful page-by-page commentary that places the work in historical and scientific context. Hanoch Gutfreund and J?gen Renn's concise introduction traces Einstein's intellectual odyssey from special to general relativity, and their essay "The Charm of a Manuscript" provides a delightful meditation on the varied afterlife of Einstein's text. Featuring a foreword by John Stachel, this handsome edition also includes a biographical glossary of the figures discussed in the book, a comprehensive bibliography, suggestions for further reading, and numerous photos and illustrations throughout.

Author: Hanoch Gutfreund, J?gen Renn
ISBN-10: 0691162530
ISBN-13: 9780691162539
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2015
Pages: 264
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.00w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/30/2015
Library Journal 09/01/2015 pg. 135