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//Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica,// often known as //Principa,// is a three volume work published in 1687 and written by physicist and mathematician, Isaac Newton. Here, he explains his law of universal gravitation and the laws of motion, which cover the topics of momentum, acceleration, and mass. He also speaks about Kepler’s planetary motion and gravitation, supporting the theory of a heliocentric world. Adding to the brilliance of this book is the fact that Newton culminated other famed scientists work within the piece. He used Galileo's laws, Copernicus's theories, and Brahe's postulations, along with Kepler's work, in order to create his masterpiece. Through this book, Newton truly heightens the level of advancement during the Scientific Revolution by not only contributing his own discoveries but by also connecting the works of previous scientists in order to create a unified, solid system.

 McKay, John P. __A History of Western Society__. 7th ed. New York City: Houghton Mifflin, 2003.