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The Road to Einstein's Relativity
- Author
- David Lyth
- Narrator
- Richard Pryal
- Publisher
- Highbridge Company
- Publish Date
- 7 July 2026
- Run Time
- 5 hours 27 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Physics
What to expect
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
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Details
- Author
- David Lyth
- Narrator
- Richard Pryal
- Duration
- 5 hours 27 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9781696622059
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Highbridge Company
- Genre
- Physics
Synopsis
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 cosmologistDescribes the life and times of Einstein and his important predecessorsFocuses on one of the most famous areas of science, Einstein’s Relativity Theory
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