The Theory of the Top. Volume II

The Theory of the Top. Volume II. Development of the Theory in the Case of the Heavy Symmetric Top is the second in a series of four self-contained English translations of the classic and definitive treatment of rigid body motion. Key features: * Complete and unabridged presentation with recent advances and   additional notes * Annotations by the translators provide insights into the nature of   science and mathematics in the late 19th century * Each volume interweaves theory and appli