1952 Britannica Great Books #34 – Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy and Other Works by Isaac Newton & Christiaan Huygens, Hardcover

Description:
This listing features Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy and Other Works by Isaac Newton and Christiaan Huygens, Volume 34 in the Britannica Great Books of the Western World series. Edited by Robert Maynard Hutchins, this 1952 edition, published by William Benton and Encyclopaedia Britannica, contains Newton's landmark Principia, alongside selected works by Huygens. These texts are foundational to modern science, covering physics, calculus, and mechanics. This volume is perfect for collectors, historians of science, and anyone interested in the development of classical mechanics and physics.

Details:

• Topic: Physics, Mathematics, History of Science
• Genre: Classical Scientific Literature
• Features: Hardcover edition from the Britannica Great Books series, including Newton’s Principia and selected writings of Huygens. Produced in high-quality Britannica binding, making this an excellent collectible and readable edition.
• Condition: Good condition for its age. The cover shows light shelf wear typical of vintage books, with a solid binding and clean pages that display only minimal signs of aging.

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