The Elements of Euclid, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Books I to Vi - Couverture souple

John Sturgeon Mackay

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330471652 ISBN 13 : 9781330471654

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A foundational collection of Euclid’s geometry, presented with careful notes and useful diagrams. This edition distills the classic Elements into a clear, workmanlike manual suitable for study and reference, while offering historical notes to broaden understanding of the subject.

The volume gathers the core concepts of plane and solid geometry, starting from basic definitions and postulates to the central propositions that shape geometric reasoning. It emphasizes the practical approach to proofs and the development of geometric thinking, with editorial notes that help readers connect ideas across the centuries.

- Explore definitions, postulates, and axioms that lay the ground for rigorous geometry.
- Read propositions with riders and corollaries that show how ideas unfold step by step.
- See diagrams and explanations that illuminate the relationships among lines, angles, circles, and polygons.
- Delve into supplementary material on tangents, chords, centers, and similarity to deepen understanding.

Ideal for students, educators, and anyone seeking a reliable, well‑annotated path through Euclidean geometry and its classical results. This edition supports self‑study as well as classroom use, offering a steady progression from foundational terms to more advanced theorems.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330471652
• ISBN 13: 9781330471654
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 376
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