Famous Problems in Geometry and How to Solve Them: xii (Dover Books on MaTHEMA 1.4tics) - Softcover

Poland, A. B.; Bold, Benjamin

 
9780486242972: Famous Problems in Geometry and How to Solve Them: xii (Dover Books on MaTHEMA 1.4tics)

Synopsis

Amateur puzzlists as well as students of mathematics and geometry will relish this rare opportunity to match wits with Archimedes, Euclid, Newton, Descartes, and other great mathematicians. Each chapter explores an individual type of geometric challenge, with commentary and practice problems, and reveals a milestone in the development of mathematics. Solutions.

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