The Theory of Everything

Based on a series of lectures given at Cambridge University, The Theory of Everything presents the most complex concepts of physics¿both past and present¿in a clear and accessible manner. Stephen Hawking enlightens readers and exposes them to the rich history of scientific thought and the complexities of the universe in which we live.

Stephen W. Hawking (1942-2018) was widely considered to be the world's greatest mind¿a brilliant theoretical physicist whose work reconfigured models of the universe and redefined its basic governing laws. He was the recipient of many awards, medals, and prizes. In 1982, he was awarded the CBE, and in 1989, he was made a Companion of Honour. His book A Brief History of Time (1988) sold more than 25 million copies. Michael York is a English stage, television, and film actor whose more than 75 credits include Cabaret, The Three Muskateers, and Murder on the Orient Express.