The Essential Einstein

Scientific Writings

Albert Einstein, Diana Kormos Buchwald, Tilman Sauer

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Princeton University Press
23 September 2025

Biography: science, technology & engineering; History of science; Relativity physics

The ultimate collection of Einstein's scientific writings on everything from statistical mechanics to general relativity.

The Essential Einstein: Scientific Writings presents Einstein's most important physics papers, spanning his groundbreaking contributions to statistical mechanics, quantum theory, and relativity as well as his ambitious yet ultimately unrealised attempts at a general unified field theory. This incisive collection contains works that profoundly influenced the trajectory of modern science. Each piece serves not only as a reflection of his intellectual rigour and creativity but also as a cornerstone of contemporary scientific thought.

The Essential Einstein is a two-volume compendium offering general readers and specialists alike a comprehensive resource on the pivotal writings of Albert Einstein. Organized chronologically by leading authorities on Einstein and his work, this collection illuminates the evolution of Einstein's scientific and humanistic ideas throughout his life. Each selection is accompanied by explanatory notes that detail the work's background and significance.

Together with The Essential Einstein: Public Writings, this authoritative collection invites a deeper engagement with the intellectual legacy and enduring influence of Albert Einstein.

By: Albert Einstein
Edited by: Diana Kormos Buchwald, Tilman Sauer
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
ISBN: 9780691131078
ISBN 10: 0691131074
Pages: 560
Publication Date: 23 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Diana Kormos Buchwald is the Robert M. Abbey Professor of History and director and general editor of the Einstein Papers Project at the California Institute of Technology. Tilman Sauer is professor of the history of mathematics and natural sciences at the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz and senior editor of the Einstein Papers Project.