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Newton’s Principia, English-language edition

Cover of English 1848 version of Newtown’s Principia Mathematica.

An English-language edition of Sir Isaac Newton’s Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica. The translation of many scientific works from Latin to English allowed them to reach a far wider readership.

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Published: 21 May 2025Size: 1.01 MB
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