Albert Einstein Books

Einstein’s essay, On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies, introduces his famous “principle of relativity,” one of the twentieth century’s most revolutionary concepts. In his introduction to this seminal work, the renowned physicist Stephen Hawking cuts through Einstein’s mathematical complexities to explain this revolutionary concept in language that excites and informs the reader. This book features selections from a translation of the original essay, The Principle of Relativity, as well as an insightful biography of Einstein and Hawking’s informative summary.

This collection of original papers on the special and general theories of relativity is an unabridged translation of the 4th edition of Das Relativitatsprinzip, together with a revised edition of an additional paper by H.A. Lorentz.

The correspondence and papers reveal Einstein's recovery and travels, where he receives honorary doctorates and engages in significant scientific discussions on unified field theory and quantum mechanics with notable contemporaries. His personal life evolves with family milestones and challenges, including his son's mental health. Amidst political upheaval, Einstein advocates for Jewish-Arab cooperation and democracy in Germany, opposing the rise of the Nazis. His commitment to pacifism and disarmament highlights his vision for global peace and cooperation.

Exploring the intricate relationship between space, time, and gravitation, this seminal work by Nobel Laureate Albert Einstein presents groundbreaking scientific concepts in an accessible manner. First published in 1916, it delves into topics such as black holes, the universe's evolution, and time dilation. By minimizing complex mathematics, Einstein invites readers to grasp fundamental principles that shape our understanding of reality, making it an essential read for anyone curious about the cosmos and its mysteries.

Best-selling author and physicist Stephen Hawking assembles the most groundbreaking works by Albert Einstein together into one volume. From the text that revealed the famous “Theory of Relativity”-renowned as the most important scientific discovery of the 20th Century-to his significant works on quantum theory, statistical mechanics, and the photoelectric effect, here are the writings that changed physics, and subsequently, the way we view the world. Einstein also thought deeply on both political issues and religious thought, so many of Einstein’s philosophical essays are included. Hawking provides introductions to each work, which provides both historical and scientific perspective. From the papers that shaped modern scientific thought to Einstein’s later musings on his landmark findings, A Stubbornly Persistent Illusion is a collection of Einstein’s most important work, with commentary from our greatest living physicist.

Focusing on the significance of its content, this classical work explores the principles of relativity, which have shaped scientific understanding throughout history. Recognizing its importance, Alpha Editions has undertaken the preservation of this text by republishing it in a modern, clear format, ensuring readability. This volume is meticulously reformatted and redesigned, offering an accessible presentation of foundational concepts in physics for both contemporary and future readers.

A new, popular edition with a clear introduction, featuring Einstein's core paper 'Relativity, The Special & The General Theory', which established his reputation as one of the greatest thinkers of our age. Also includes two of his Princeton University lectures as well as the paper which led to his famous equation E = mc2.

An easy to understand collection of the ideas of one of the greatest scientists of the twentieth century including the idea he is most known for, the theory of relativity Redesigned inside and out to have a fresh, appealing look, this new edition of a classic Crown Trade Paperback is a collection of Einstein's own popular writings on his work and describes the meaning of his main theories in a way virtually everyone can understand.