Practical Geometry in the High Middle Ages "Artis cuiuslibet consummatio" and the "Pratike de geometrie", Edited with Translation and Comment

Victor, Stephen K. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0871691345 / ISBN 13: 9780871691347

Published by Amer Philosophical Society, 1979

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638 pages. 9.00x6.00x10.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Practical Geometry in the High Middle Ages "Artis cuiuslibet consummatio" and the "Pratike de geometrie", Edited with Translation and Comment
• Publisher: Amer Philosophical Society
• Publication Date: 1979
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0871691345
• ISBN 13: 9780871691347
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.67 kilograms

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Synopsis

Contents: (I) The Place of Practical Geometry in the Middle Ages: The Nature of Practical Geometry; Practical Geometry in Education; Theory and Practice in Geometry; and Practical Geometry and Practical Concerns; (II) The Contents of “Artis cuiuslibet consummatio” and the “Pratike de geometrie”; (III) Procedures in the Editions, Translations, and Commentary: Editing “Artis cuiuslibet consummatio”; Editing the “Pratike de geometrie”; Translating the Texts; and About the commentary; and (IV) English translation of “Arts cuiuslibet consummatio” and of the “Pratike de geometrie.” Selected Bibliography, Index of Latin Technical Terms, Index of Old French Technical Terms, and Index of Astronomical Parameters. Illus.