Euclid's Elements by Euclid
This book is a comprehensive collection of definitions, postulates, propositions, and mathematical proofs written by an ancient Greek mathematician. It is considered one of the most influential works in the history of mathematics, serving as the main textbook for teaching mathematics, especially geometry, from the time of its publication until the late 19th or early 20th century. The book covers topics such as plane geometry, proportion in general, the properties of numbers, incommensurable magnitudes, and solid geometry.
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- Published
- -300
- Nationality
- Greek
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 529
- Original Language
- Ancient greek
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- Alternate Titles
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- Elements of Geometry
- Euclid's Geometry
- The Elements Of Geometrie Of The Most Auncient Philosopher Evclide Of Megara
- The Elements of Euclid
- The Thirteen Books of Euclid's Elements
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