Near the beginning of his career, Einstein thought that Newtonian mechanics was no longer enough to reconcile the laws of classical mechanics with the laws of the electromagnetic field. This led to the development of his special theory of relativity. He realized, however, that the principle of relativity could also be extended to gravitational fields, and with his subsequent theory of gravitation in 1916, he published a paper on the general theory of relativity.

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Embark on a mind-bending journey through the cosmos with "Relativity: The Special and General Theory" by the brilliant Albert Einstein. This timeless masterpiece unravels the secrets of the universe, revealing the astonishing interplay between space, time, and gravity. Einstein, the iconic genius, demystifies complex scientific concepts with unparalleled clarity, inviting both novice explorers and seasoned physicists into the captivating realms of special and general relativity.

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These lectures were given in 1921, the same year Einstein received the Nobel Prize for Physics. They remain key texts for anyone wishing to discover the workings of one of the most ispiring minds of the twentieth century.

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.