Can I Learn Physics Through the History of Science?

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Hi! I have a strong interest in Physics but my only relevant qualification is a decidedly rusty "A" level in Physics done in 1964 (!).

My main interests are Relativity and Quantum Theory. Currently trying to get my head around Maths for relativity.

I am also interested in learning Science through the History of Science, so I want to study Ampere, Volta, Faraday, Maxweel and so forth to see "how the case was built"
 
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Hello everyone, I'm Cosmo. I'm an 18 years old student majoring in physics. I found this forum cause I was searching on Google if it's common for physics student to feel like they're in the wrong major in the first semester cause it feels like too much for me to learn the materials even the ones that are considered as "basic math" or "basic physics", I've initial fascination with the universe's mysteries and it disconnect with the reality of intense, foundational mathematics courses required...
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