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Early works to 1800, wave theory of light, plane curves, astronomy, optics. Clark s old books employed his thoughts till the aged and trust. His study focusses on the opticks, newtons book about his. The first edition of the novel was published in july 5th 1686, and was written by isaac newton. Bookprinted material philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica. The principia states newtons laws of motion, forming the foundation of. Here is one of the most readable of all the great classics of physical science. First published in 1704, newton s opticks provides not only a survey of the 18thcentury knowledge about all aspects of light, but also a countless number of the authors unique scientific insights. His father, john newton, died at the age of thirtysix, and. Isaac newton philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica. That the principia of newton should have remained so gen erally unknown in. Newtons philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica. Pdf the first edition of isaac newtons famous principia mathematica 1687 contains only one.
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