History of Science Primary Sources

On this page you will find examples of modern editions of works by individual authors from Greek antiquity through the 20th century. 

For tips on searching for the works of scientists, see Find Scientists' Writings

Listed below is a sampling of some of the modern editions or facsimiles of the works of ancient and medieval authors. 

Listed below is a sampling of some of the modern editions or facsimiles of the works of early modern authors. 

Listed below are some notable publishers' series that present facsimiles and/or critical editions of scientific works.

Dutch Classics in the History of Science (see publisher's website for list of volumes included in series)

The Loeb Classical Library  (See also Loeb Classical Library Books Available Online)

Publications of the Institute for the History of Arabic-Islamic Science. Series C. Facsimile editions.

Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Listed below is a sampling of some of the modern editions or facsimiles of the works of authors from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Listed below is a sampling of some of the modern editions or facsimiles of the works of authors from the 20th century.