Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica

by Isaac Newton · 1687 · Latin

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About the book

Newton's three laws of motion and his law of universal gravitation explained the movement of the planets, the tides and falling objects with one set of laws. Edmond Halley encouraged him and paid for its publication.

Why it matters

Set out Newton's three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation.