Elements of Geometry: Containing the First Six Books of Euclid, With a Supplement on the Quadrature of the Circle, and the Geometry of Solids; To Which Are Added, Elements of Plane and Sphericale Trig - Hardcover

John Playfair

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266597920 ISBN 13: 9780266597926

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Elements of Geometry: The First Six Books of Euclid, with a Supplement on the Quadrature of the Circle and the Geometry of Solids is a richly annotated edition that brings Euclid’s classic work into a modern reading while preserving its original structure.

Edited by John Playfair, this edition adds notes and clarifications to help readers grasp the fundamentals of geometry and its historical development.

• Reconnects readers with Euclid’s original ideas through careful translation and helpful commentary
• Introduces algebraic notation to make the fifth book more approachable, without changing the geometric reasoning
• Includes a supplement on the quadrature of the circle and the geometry of solids for a broader view of classical geometry
• Adds notes and discussions on definitions, propositions, and the method of proof to support deeper study

Ideal for students, educators, and geometry enthusiasts who want a thoughtful, historically grounded edition of a foundational text.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266597920
• ISBN 13: 9780266597926
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320