This classic study by the eminent Dutch historian of science E. J. Dijksterhuis (1892-1965) presents the work of the Greek mathematician and mechanical engineer to the modern reader. With meticulous scholarship, Dijksterhuis surveys the whole range of evidence on Archimedes' life and the 2000-year history of the manuscripts and editions of the text, and then undertakes a comprehensive examination of all the extant writings.
Originally published in 1987.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. (?); (?). Minor wear to edges of front cover and top of book block. ; Archimedes offers a comprehensive examination of both the life and achievements of Archimedes and the long manuscript tradition of his extant texts. First published in English in 1987 (translated from the 1938 Dutch original) , it remains one of the most authoritative and accessible studies of classical Greek mathematics. ; 15.7x23.5x3.4cm; 457 pages. Seller Inventory # LCB64143
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