The rise of the new physics : its mathematical and physical theories - d'Abro, Aram (New York (N.Y.) : Dover, 1951)
V. 1. Classical physics - v. 2. Quantum theory
Formerly titled 'Decline of mechanism'.
Written for intelligent readers not familiar with higher mathematics, it is the only thorough explanation in non-technical language of modern mathematical-physical theory. Combining both history and exposition, it ranges from classical Newtonian concepts up through the electronic theories of Dirac and Heisenberg, the statistical mechanics of Fermi, and Einstein's relativity theories