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Bertrand Russell - The A B C of Relativity - 1941
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Bertrand Russell - The A B C of Relativity - 1941

Handsome Copy of ‘The A B C of Relativity’ by the influential philosophers Bertrand Russell Bertrand Russell’s A B C of Relativity was considered a masterwork of its time, contributing significantly to the mass popularisation of science. Authoritative and accessible, it provides a remarkable introductory guide to Einstein s theory of Relativity for a general readership. One of the most definitive reference guides of its kind, and written by one of the twentieth century most influential philosophers, A B C of Relativity continues to be as relevant today as it was on first publication.' Item Description Fine copy of this masterwork guide to Einstein's Theory of Relativity. The book includes 15 chapters, illustrated with some figures within the text. Published by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co Ltd, London, 1941. Publishers’ original dark blue cloth boards, with gilt title on spine. Book Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm and Number of Pages: 231 Condition Firm and well-bond copy. External covers are clean and in nice shape. Internally; the book in find condition indeed. No names or inscriptions. All pages are tightly held at the gutter. Inner hinges are very good. Pages are clean and unmarked (Please see pictures). Bertrand Russell “Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970). Philosopher, mathematician, educational and sexual reformer, pacifist, prolific letter writer, author and columnist, Bertrand Russell was one of the most influential and widely known intellectual figures of the twentieth century. In 1950 he was awarded the Noble Prize for Literature in 1950 for his extensive contributions to world literature and for his "rationality and humanity, as a fearless champion of free speech and free thought in the West."

No. 98761103

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Bertrand Russell - The A B C of Relativity - 1941

Bertrand Russell - The A B C of Relativity - 1941

Handsome Copy of ‘The A B C of Relativity’ by the influential philosophers Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell’s A B C of Relativity was considered a masterwork of its time, contributing significantly to the mass popularisation of science. Authoritative and accessible, it provides a remarkable introductory guide to Einstein s theory of Relativity for a general readership. One of the most definitive reference guides of its kind, and written by one of the twentieth century most influential philosophers, A B C of Relativity continues to be as relevant today as it was on first publication.'

Item Description
Fine copy of this masterwork guide to Einstein's Theory of Relativity. The book includes 15 chapters, illustrated with some figures within the text. Published by Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co Ltd, London, 1941. Publishers’ original dark blue cloth boards, with gilt title on spine.

Book Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm and Number of Pages: 231

Condition
Firm and well-bond copy. External covers are clean and in nice shape. Internally; the book in find condition indeed. No names or inscriptions. All pages are tightly held at the gutter. Inner hinges are very good. Pages are clean and unmarked (Please see pictures).


Bertrand Russell
“Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970). Philosopher, mathematician, educational and sexual reformer, pacifist, prolific letter writer, author and columnist, Bertrand Russell was one of the most influential and widely known intellectual figures of the twentieth century. In 1950 he was awarded the Noble Prize for Literature in 1950 for his extensive contributions to world literature and for his "rationality and humanity, as a fearless champion of free speech and free thought in the West."

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€ 65
Ilaria Colombo
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Estimate  € 170 - € 210

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