Elements of Geometry: Containing the First Six Books of Euc, With a Supplement on the Quadrature of the Circle and the Geometry of Solids, to Which Added, Elements of Plane and Spherical Trigonometry - Hardcover

John Playfair

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484136992 ISBN 13: 9780484136990

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the essentials of geometry with a classic text that blends foundational theory with rigorous proofs.

This edition compiles the first six books of Euclid’s Elements, a supplement on the quadrature of the circle, and the geometry of solids, alongside a thorough treatment of plane and spherical trigonometry. It presents both the core methods and the historical discussion that shaped geometric thinking.

Readers will encounter careful demonstrations, commentary on classic propositions, and insights into how equal and similar solids are described and distinguished. The work traces how geometric ideas evolved, offering a window into the logic and structure behind ancient and early modern mathematics.

• Foundational geometry: plane and solid geometry concepts explained with proofs.
• Trigonometry in depth: elements of plane and spherical trigonometry included.
• Supplementary material on circle quadrature and the geometry of solids.
• Historical discussion: how mathematicians like Euclid and Simson influenced geometric reasoning.

Ideal for readers of mathematical history, students seeking a clear view of classical geometry, and anyone rebuilding a solid foundation in geometry and trigonometry.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484136992
• ISBN 13: 9780484136990
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 324