A Treatise Of The System Of The World (1728)

A Treatise of the System of the World is a book written by Isaac Newton in 1728. It is a comprehensive study of the laws of motion and gravity that govern the movement of celestial bodies in the universe. The book is divided into two parts: the first part deals with the laws of motion and the second part deals with the laws of gravity. In the first part, Newton explains the three laws of motion that govern the movement of all objects in the universe. He also introduces the concept of inertia and explains how it affects the motion of objects. In the second part, Newton explains the law of universal gravitation, which states that every object in the universe attracts every other object with a force that is directly proportional to their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. Throughout the book, Newton uses mathematical equations and diagrams to illustrate his theories and provide evidence for his arguments. He also discusses the implications of his theories for the structure and behavior of the universe, including the orbits of planets and the movements of comets. A Treatise of the System of the World is considered one of the most important works in the history of science, as it laid the foundation for modern physics and astronomy. It is a complex and challenging text that requires a strong understanding of mathematics and physics, but it remains a seminal work that continues to influence scientific thought today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.