This introductory textbook on the general theory of relativity presents a solid foundation for those who want to learn about relativity. The subject is presente

An accessible introductory textbook on general relativity, covering the theory's foundations, mathematical formalism and major applications.

This text provides a quantitative introduction to general relativity for advanced undergraduate and graduate students.

Hermann Minkowski recast special relativity as essentially a new geometric structure for spacetime. This book looks at the ideas of both Einstein and Minkowski,

Spacetime physics -- Physics in flat spacetime -- The mathematics of curved spacetime -- Einstein's geometric theory of gravity -- Relativistic stars -- The uni