The Principia

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The work presents Isaac Newton's revolutionary laws of motion and universal gravitation, which transformed the understanding of celestial mechanics. Comprising three books, it was updated during Newton's lifetime, refining his groundbreaking ideas. This seminal text laid the foundation for classical mechanics and introduced calculus, significantly impacting physics and astronomy. Despite initial skepticism from contemporaries, by the late seventeenth century, Newton's theories reshaped the scientific landscape, influencing generations of scientists. This edition features premium acid-free paper and follows Andrew Motte's translation.