--- product_id: 420498384 title: "Relativity: The Special and the General Theory" price: "NZ$20" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/420498384-relativity-the-special-and-the-general-theory store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Nobel Prize-winning author Classic scientific masterpiece Published since 1916 Relativity: The Special and the General Theory **Price:** NZ$20 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧠 Unlock the universe’s secrets with Einstein’s timeless genius! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Relativity: The Special and the General Theory - **How much does it cost?** NZ$20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/420498384-relativity-the-special-and-the-general-theory) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Accessible Genius:** Bridges complex physics and philosophical curiosity without heavy formulas. - • **Three-Part Masterclass:** Covers Special Relativity, General Relativity, and cosmic insights in one concise volume. - • **Legacy of Modern Physics:** The foundational text that shaped 20th-century science and beyond. - • **Cultural Icon & Bestseller:** Ranked top 100 in Physics and Astronomy with thousands of glowing reviews. - • **Timeless Scientific Breakthrough:** Einstein’s original theory explained with minimal math for curious minds. ## Overview ‘Relativity: The Special and the General Theory’ is Albert Einstein’s seminal 1916 work, offering a clear, minimally mathematical explanation of his groundbreaking theories. This concise book remains the definitive introduction to relativity, blending scientific rigor with accessibility, and continues to inspire readers and professionals fascinated by the fabric of space, time, and the cosmos. ## Description First published in German in 1916, and later translated into English in 1920, ‘Relativity: The Special and the General Theory’ is a short paper and was eventually published as a book by Albert Einstein, German-born, best known for his work on the theory of Relativity, gaining him the title of ‘Father of Modern Physics’. He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics, and his work is attributed as an inspiration for the quantum theory within the field of physics. His hundreds of papers and books are highly original and intelligent, making him one of the most famous and respected intellectual minds of the twentieth century. Einstein’s ‘Theory of Relativity’ is the most significant scientific idea of the modern era. 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