The Thirteen Books of the Elements, Vol. 2
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The Thirteen Books of the Elements, Vol. 2
Book Details
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Author: Euclid
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Brand: Dover
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Edition: 2
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Binding: Paperback
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Number of Pages: 464
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Release Date: 01-06-1956
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Languages: English
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ISBN: 9780486600895
About the Book
Euclid's Elements stands as one of the cornerstones of classical mathematics, a work that has influenced nearly 2500 years of mathematical thought and continues to serve as an essential reference in geometry and mathematical logic. This definitive edition presents the complete English text of all 13 books of Euclid's Elements, along with comprehensive analyses of each definition, postulate, and proposition.
This unabridged republication of the original enlarged edition provides:
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A thorough presentation of Euclid's axiomatic system, covering definitions, postulates, and theorems.
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A clear and accessible English translation of all 13 books, which span topics from basic geometry to the more complex theory of proportions and the properties of numbers.
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In-depth commentary on each segment, offering readers an understanding of the historical and mathematical context.
Mathematics enthusiasts, students, and scholars will find this edition a valuable resource for studying the foundations of geometry. Euclid’s work remains a touchstone in the history of mathematical thought, and this edition allows both beginners and advanced readers to appreciate its brilliance in a modern context.
