Description: This book, originally written by Euclid, is one of the oldest and most influential works in the history of mathematics. It is a systematic collection of geometric theorems and constructions, logically arranged and often used as an introductory text for students or an indispensable reference work for mathematicians. The book provides a thorough grounding in plane geometry, including topics such as triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, and the principles of measurement and proof. Perhaps the most famous result in the book is the Pythagorean theorem, which relates the lengths of the sides of a right-angled triangle. The book's rigorous and logical approach has been shaping mathematical thought and education for over two thousand years, and its insights into geometry continue to inspire and inform mathematicians to this day. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Book Title: Elements of Euclid : For the Use of Schools and Colleges; Comprising the First Six Books and Portions of the Eleventh and Twelfth Books; with Notes, an Appendix, and Exercises (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 420 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Item Height: 0.9 in
Topic: Geometry / General, General
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Genre: Mathematics, History
Item Weight: 19.7 Oz
Author: I Todhunter
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
