Chapters on the Modern Geometry of the Point, Line, and Circle, Vol. 1: Being the Substance of Lectures Delivered in the University of Dublin to the ... of the First Year in Arts (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Richard Townsend

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365320404 ISBN 13: 9780365320401

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Uncover the geometry of circles and their hidden connections

This volume presents key ideas about centers, axes of perspective, coaxal systems, and the relationships between circles in complex figures.

The text explains how circles interact in pairs and groups, including orthogonality, angles of intersection, and radical axes. It combines foundational definitions with concise proofs, helping readers build a clear mental model of two- and three-circle configurations.

• How centers and axes define the perspective view of circles
• Coaxal families, radical axes, and their geometric consequences
• Complete versus incomplete figures and the role of vertices and sides
• Properties of circles intersecting at equal or supplementary angles

Ideal for readers of advanced geometry and students preparing for honors work in math, this edition offers rigorous yet accessible coverage of classical circle theory and its modern perspective.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365320404
• ISBN 13: 9780365320401
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 324