A Course of Pure Geometry (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

E. H. Askwith

9780331689167: A Course of Pure Geometry (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331689162 ISBN 13: 9780331689167

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the intricate world of conic sections and their surprising connections.

This classic geometry text surveys the properties, theorems, and reciprocal ideas that arise with conics, offering clear explanations, proofs, and a wealth of exercises.

This edition collects foundational results and practical methods for understanding how conics interact with lines, tangents, chords, and circles. You’ll find classic theorems, step-by-step derivations, and problems that build intuition for projective relations, dualities, and harmonic ranges, all presented in accessible language suitable for self-study or classroom use.

Key theorems such as Pascal’s and Brianchon’s are explored, with constructive proofs and discussion of their consequences.
Reciprocity and polars are introduced to show deep connections between points and lines with respect to a conic.
Hundreds of exercises and examples guide you from basic properties to advanced configurations and proofs.
Structured problems help you practice reasoning about tangents, chords, polars, harmonics, and coaxal systems.

Ideal for readers of classic geometry and students seeking a rigorous, problem‑driven approach to conics and their rich geometric relationships.

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