Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica

Most often referenced as the “Principia,” Isaac Newton’s treatise is a key publication in the history of science and revolutionized the field of physics. The Archives & Rare Books Library’s copy of this seminal work is an 18th century edition of Newton’s original 1687 text. In Principia, Newton outlines his laws of motion, gravity, and mechanics. And with a growing academic and public interest in the history of mathematics, this particular volume generates great interest and use of our rare books on this scientific heritage. This edition was published in London and maintains its Latin text. The typography and diagrams are beautifully rendered for the reader.