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.

Einstein's political writings reveal a profound moral responsibility and a clear vision of justice and global order, reflecting his humanist beliefs. By examining these texts within their historical context, readers gain insight into his political philosophy and ethical stance, showcasing the depth of his thought beyond scientific achievements. Walter Isaacson emphasizes the significance of these writings in understanding Einstein as not just a physicist but also a committed advocate for humanity.

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.

"This book provides a glimpse into one of the greatest minds of the last century. Einstein's 1912 Manuscript is for anyone fascinated by Einstein and the impact of his revolutionary theory."--Cover

Clear and concise explanations of the development of theories explaining physical phenomena.

In this famous short book Einstein explains clearly, using the minimum amount of mathematical terms, the basic ideas and principles of the theory which has shaped the world we live in today.

This volume opens in spring 1914 when Einstein takes up a research professorship at the Prussian Academy of Sciences in Berlin and closes with the collapse of the German Empire four and one-half years later. A good portion of the documentation, which comprises more than 675 letters, has only recently been discovered by the editors. The letters touch on all aspects of Einstein's activities and shed new light on his inner life, while enriching our understanding of his published papers, presented in volumes 6 and 7 of this series.The breakup of Einstein's first marriage and the divorce are presented here for the first time in all their complexity. New material shows Einstein maintaining a strong sense of moral urgency throughout the war. The scientific correspondence documents Einstein's struggle to find satisfactory field equations for his new gravitational theory--the general theory of relativity--and his continued discussion with leading physicists and mathematicians about the implications and further development of the theory.

Defining theory of the Swiss-American theoretical physicist who is widely considered one of the greatest physicists of all time.

Defining theory of the Swiss-American theoretical physicist who is widely considered one of the greatest physicists of all time.

Two influential essays: "Ether and Relativity" (1920) discusses its subjects' related properties; "Geometry and Experience" (1921) describes Euclidean or other geometric systems in connection with the concept of a finite universe