Euclid's Elements of Geometry, the First Six Books (Classic Reprint)

John Allen

ISBN 10: 1330123344 / ISBN 13: 9781330123348

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of geometry, delving into the foundational principles established by the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid. It is a fascinating journey through the world of lines, angles, and figures, laying the groundwork for understanding the complexities of higher mathematics. The author, clearly a dedicated scholar, bridges the gap between Euclid's timeless work and its relevance to his own time. He grapples with the challenges of making these principles accessible to a wider audience, highlighting the ongoing importance of geometry in a world where its application extends beyond theoretical studies. Through detailed explanations and elegant demonstrations, the author not only illuminates Euclid's work but also reveals the profound connections between geometry and the natural world, offering insights into the orderly structure of the universe. The bookââ â ¢s insightful approach to the principles of geometry, coupled with the author's own reflections on their significance, makes it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to grasp the enduring power of Euclid's mathematical legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Euclid's Elements of Geometry, the First Six Books (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330123344
• ISBN 13: 9781330123348
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Geometry

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Synopsis

Excerpt from Euclid's Elements of Geometry, the First Six Books: To Which Are Added, Elements of Plain and Spherical Trigonometry, a System of Conick Sections, Elements of Natural Philosophy, as Far as It Relates to Astronomy, According To9 the Newtonlan System, and Elements of Astronomy: With Notes

As to the manner in which this work has been executed; the figures, instead of being in plates, are on the page with the mat ter of the work, this being found by experience to be by far the best mode.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.