The Elements Of Euclid: Containing The First Six Books, Chiefly From The Text Of Dr. Simson (1874)

Euclides; Simson, Robert; Martin Sj, REV James

ISBN 10: 1165215470 / ISBN 13: 9781165215478

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Elements Of Euclid: Containing The First Six Books, Chiefly From The Text Of Dr. Simson (1874)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165215470
• ISBN 13: 9781165215478
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Elements of Euclid is a book that contains the first six books of Euclid's Elements, which is a collection of mathematical principles and theorems that form the basis of geometry. This particular edition of the book is based on the text of Dr. Simson, a renowned mathematician and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of geometry. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both students and professionals in the field of mathematics. It covers a wide range of topics, including the properties of lines, angles, circles, and polygons, as well as the principles of proportion and similarity. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of geometry and mathematics in general.With A Selection Of Geometrical Problems For Solution, To Which Is Added The Parts Of The Eleventh And Twelfth Books Which Are Usually Read At The Universities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author

James Kirby Martin is Distinguished University Professor of History at the University of Houston and author of numerous books, among them "Men in Rebellion" and "A Respectable Army: The Military Origins of the Republic."