The Road to Einstein's Relativity : Following in the Footsteps of the Giants

Expertly guided by renowned cosmologist Dr. David Lyth, learn about the pioneering scientists whose work provided the foundation for Einstein's formulation of his theories of relativity, and about Einstein's groundbreaking life and work as well. This highly readable and accessible panorama of the field delicately balances history and science as it takes the reader on an adventure through the centuries. Without complex mathematics or scientific formulae, this book will be of interest to all, even those without a scientific background, who are intrigued to find out more about what paved the way for one of our most famous physicists to push the boundaries of physics to new lengths. Read more... Abstract: Expertly guided by renowned cosmologist Dr. David Lyth, learn about the pioneering scientists whose work provided the foundation for Einstein's formulation of his theories of relativity, and about Einstein's groundbreaking life and work as well. This highly readable and accessible panorama of the field delicately balances history and science as it takes the reader on an adventure through the centuries. Without complex mathematics or scientific formulae, this book will be of interest to all, even those without a scientific background, who are intrigued to find out more about what paved the way for one of our most famous physicists to push the boundaries of physics to new lengths Expertly Guided By Renowned Cosmologist Dr. David Lyth, Learn About The Pioneering Scientists Whose Work Provided The Foundation For Einstein's Formulation Of His Theories Of Relativity, And About Einstein's Groundbreaking Life And Work As Well. This Highly Readable And Accessible Panorama Of The Field Delicately Balances History And Science As It Takes The Reader On An Adventure Through The Centuries. Without Complex Mathematics Or Scientific Formulae, This Book Will Be Of Interest To All, Even Those Without A Scientific Background, Who Are Intrigued To Find Out More About What Paved The Way For One Of Our Most Famous Physicists To Push The Boundaries Of Physics To New Lengths. Features: Written By An Internationally Renowned Physicist And Cosmologist Describes The Life And Times Of Einstein And His Important Predecessors Focuses On One Of The Most Famous Areas Of Science, Einstein's Relativity Theory Ous Areas Of Science, Einstein's Relativity Theory CHOICE Highly Recommended Title, August 2019Expertly guided by renowned cosmologist Dr. David Lyth, learn about the pioneering scientists whose work provided the foundation for Einstein's formulation of his theories of relativity, and about Einstein's groundbreaking life and work as well. This highly readable and accessible panorama of the field delicately balances history and science as it takes the reader on an adventure through the centuries. Without complex mathematics or scientific formulae, this book will be of interest to all, even those without a scientific background, who are intrigued to find out more about what paved the way for one of our most famous physicists to push the boundaries of physics to new lengths. Features: Written by an internationally renowned physicist and cosmologist Describes the life and times of Einstein and his important predecessors Focuses on one of the most famous areas of science, Einstein's Relativity Theory CHOICE Highly Recommended Title, August 2019 Expertly guided by renowned cosmologist Dr. David Lyth, learn about the pioneering scientists whose work provided the foundation for Einsteins formulation of his theories of relativity, and about Einstein's groundbreaking life and work as well. This highly readable and accessible panorama of the field delicately balances history and science as it takes the reader on an adventure through the centuries. Without complex mathematics or scientific formulae, this book will be of interest to all, even those without a scientific background, who are intrigued to find out more about what paved the way for one of our most famous physicists to push the boundaries of physics to new lengths. Title Page 4 Copyright 5 Contents 6 1 Introduction 10 2 Archimedes 14 3 Copernicus 26 4 Kepler 36 5 Galileo 48 6 Newton 66 7 Oersted and Faraday 86 8 Ampère 102 9 Maxwell 110 10 Einstein 124 Bibliography 150 Index 164