The Synoptical Euclid: Being The First Four Books Of Euclid's Elements Of Geometry (1853)

Euclid; Simson, Robert

ISBN 10: 1437171214 / ISBN 13: 9781437171211

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Synoptical Euclid: Being The First Four Books Of Euclid's Elements Of Geometry (1853)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1437171214
• ISBN 13: 9781437171211
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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The Synoptical Euclid is a book that was first published in 1853 and is a compilation of the first four books of Euclid's Elements of Geometry. Euclid was a Greek mathematician who lived in Alexandria around 300 BC and is considered to be one of the most influential mathematicians of all time. The Elements of Geometry is his most famous work and is still studied today.The Synoptical Euclid provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand overview of Euclid's work. The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers a different aspect of geometry. The first part deals with the basic principles of geometry, such as points, lines, and angles. The second part covers the properties of triangles, while the third part focuses on circles. The fourth and final part of the book deals with the properties of regular polygons.The Synoptical Euclid is an excellent resource for students and scholars of mathematics. It provides a clear and concise introduction to the principles of geometry, and is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of mathematics. The book is also beautifully illustrated, with detailed diagrams and drawings that help to explain the concepts being discussed.Overall, The Synoptical Euclid is a must-read for anyone interested in mathematics, geometry, or the history of science. It is a timeless classic that continues to be relevant today, and is sure to be a valuable addition to any library.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.