Euclid's Elements in Greek: Vol. II: Books 5-9 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781411680876)

Euclid's Elements is the most famous mathematical work of classical antiquity, and has had a profound influence on the development of modern Mathematics and Physics. This volume contains the definitive Ancient Greek text of J.L. Heiberg (1883), together with an English translation. For ease of use, the Greek text and the corresponding English text are on facing pages. Moreover, the figures are drawn with both Greek and English symbols. Finally, a helpful Greek/English lexicon explaining Ancient Greek mathematical jargon is appended. Volume II contains Books 5-9, and covers the fundamentals of proportion, similar figures, and number theory. THIS EDITION IS OBSOLETE. SEE PROJECTS 1400539 OR 1354389 FOR THE LATEST EDITION.

Author: Richard Fitzpatrick
ISBN-10: 1411680871
ISBN-13: 9781411680876
Publisher: Lulu.com
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2005
Pages: 410
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.08lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.84d