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The Great Physicists from Galileo to Einstein [= "Biography of Physics" (1961)] by George Gamow; illustrations by the author is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
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Outstanding text by one of the 20th century's foremost physicists dramatically explains how the central laws of physical science evolved, from Pythagoras' discovery of frequency ratios in the 6th century BC to today's research on elementary particles. Includes fascinating biographical data about Galileo, Newton, Huygens, Einstein and others. 136 illustrations.
Who reads The Great Physicists from Galileo to Einstein [= "Biography of Physics" (1961)]?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- George Gamow; illustrations by the author
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers, New York
- Published
- 1988
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780486136813
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Science, History, Mathematics
- Rating
- 4.07 / 5 (97 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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