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At the start of the twentieth century, an obscure German patent office clerk named Albert Einstein shocked the scientific world with his exciting discoveries in physics. His theories of special and general relativity forever changed the way that humans understand the workings of the universe. A true man of science, Einstein was also dedicated to helping causes he believed in. This book tells the story of Einstein's life, covering not just his scientific...

Traces the development of quantum physics through the twentieth century, explaining its key concepts and exploring influential personalities such as Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, Wolfgang Pauli, Erwin Schr©œdinger, and others.

Presents the story of Albert Einstein and his fifteen-year battle to prove his Theory of General Relativity amid the violence of war and his tumultuous personal life.

Presents a detailed account of the life and times of Albert Einstein through photographs, film clips, and the scientist's published writings. Shows the great social and political forces that dominated so much of Einstein's personal life and professional career.

Describes the life and work of the twentieth-century physicist whose theory of relativity revolutionized scientific thinking.

Traces the life and work of the famous physicist, from his childhood in Germany and education in Switzerland through the development of his theories of relativity to his campaign for peace after World War II.

Einstein's groundbreaking theory of relativity is illuminated through rare footage and new scientific analysis which breathes new life into the legendary thinker.