1879-1955

"In 1915, Albert Einstein presented his masterwork to the Prussian Academy of Sciences, a theory of gravity, matter, space and time: the General Theory of Relativity. Einstein himself said it was 'the most valuable theory of my life,' and 'of incomparable beauty.' It describes the evolution of the universe, black holes, the behavior of orbiting neutron stars, and why clocks run slower on the surface of the earth than in space. It even suggests the possibility of time travel. And yet when we think of Einstein's breakthrough year, we think instead of 1905, the year of Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity and his equation E=mc2, as his annus mirabilis, even though the Special Theory has a narrower focus. Today the General Theory is overshadowed by these achievements, regarded as 'too difficult' for ordinary mortals to comprehend. In Einstein's Masterwork, John Gribbin puts Einstein's astonishing breakthrough in the context of his life and work, and makes it clear why his greatest year was indeed 1915 and his General Theory his true masterpiece"--Amazon.com.

"This book looks at the historical controversies that surround the theory of gravity and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on the theory. It also examines how they arrived at the theory of gravity, how it was tested, and what impact the theory has had on our understanding of science today"--Publisher.

Discusses the life and works of the physicist, Albert Einstein.

A brief biography of theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein, whose many contributions to physics includes his theories of relativity.

Graphic novel biography of Albert Einstein.

Text and photographs examine the life and career of Albert Einstein.

Explore the life and achievements of Albert Einstein. Photographs, a timeline, and easy-to-read text tell the story of this famous scientist.

Follows the life of the famous physicist, Albert Einstein, from his early ideas to his groundbreaking theories.

Briefly explores the life story of Albert Einstein, from his job working as a clerk in a patent office in Bern, Switzerland, to how he wrote his papers with his theories on light, matter and energy, and relativity and became the famous scientist he is remembered for today.

Presents a photographic introduction to the life and accomplishments of Albert Einstein, one of the most significant scientists of the twentieth century, discussing his boyhood, schooling, early career, family, and discoveries in the field of physics.