The original papers of Einstein about GR

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How did Einstein come to pushish his general theory of relativity? Was it in a series of papers over a few years, or in one definite article?

In either case, are these (or this) papers available on the internet in engligh?

Thanks.
 
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Very cool links! Thanks.
 
http://www.Alberteinstein.info/gallery/gtext3.html"
 
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Ah perfect! Thank you Ich.
 

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