Where can I find translated versions of the original General Relativity papers?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around locating translated versions of the original papers on General Relativity. Participants share resources and inquire about free access to these translations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in finding translated General Relativity papers online.
  • Another participant mentions "The Principle of Relativity," a Dover publication that contains English translations of original papers on relativity.
  • A different participant references "Relativity: The Special and General Theory," a popular translation by Einstein available on Bartleby.com.
  • There is a request for free online resources, noting the age of the original works.
  • One participant shares a link to a gallery that may contain relevant materials.
  • Another participant humorously notes the need to learn German but later clarifies that the resource is already translated.
  • A link to an archive of "The Principle of Relativity" is provided by a participant.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the existence of translated resources but express differing opinions on their accessibility and cost. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best free options available.

Contextual Notes

Some participants highlight the challenge of finding free resources, while others provide specific links without confirming their availability or comprehensiveness.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in the historical context of General Relativity, translation studies, or those seeking accessible resources for studying Einstein's original papers may find this discussion relevant.

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Where can I find the original (but translated) General Relativity papers? I've been searching the net everywhere, and to my surprise I really couldn't find it. You'd think it would be everywhere..
 
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Denton said:
Where can I find the original (but translated) General Relativity papers? I've been searching the net everywhere, and to my surprise I really couldn't find it. You'd think it would be everywhere..

The Principle of Relativity, published by Dover, is a collection of English translations of original papers on special and general relativity.
 
I found this "Relativity: The Special and General Theory, Einstein’s own popular translation of the physics that shaped our “truths” of space and time." published on the web by Bartleby.com

http://www.bartleby.com/173/
 
George Jones said:
The Principle of Relativity, published by Dover, is a collection of English translations of original papers on special and general relativity.

Anywhere online that doesn't cost money? I mean this things been out for what, 70 years?
 
I think I found what you want: http://www.Alberteinstein.info/gallery/netscape_gallery.html"
 
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Ich said:
I think I found what you want: http://www.Alberteinstein.info/gallery/netscape_gallery.html"

Oh that's nice <3

Just got to learn german now lol

Edit: no need its translated! <3 <3
 
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