Relativity: The Special and the General Theory (Primary source)
In this book Einstein explains the core ideas of his revolutionary theories in a way accessible to non-specialists. The book is structured in three parts: an introduction to the Special Theory of Relativity, an explanation of the General Theory of Relativity, and a final section addressing the broader implications and unresolved issues.
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