A History of Classical Physics: From Antiquity to the Quantum by J. D. Bernal (HC/DJ)

A comprehensive exploration of physics from ancient times through the development of quantum mechanics. J. D. Bernal traces the evolution of classical physics, examining how scientific thought progressed from early philosophical inquiries to the revolutionary discoveries that shaped modern understanding. This edition offers readers insight into the intellectual foundations of contemporary physics and the brilliant minds who transformed our understanding of the natural world.