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A History of Greek Mathematics 2 Volume Set

A History of Greek Mathematics 2 Volume Set

by T. L. Heath
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Publication Date: 21/11/2013

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'If one would understand the Greek genius fully, it would be a good plan to begin with their geometry.' As early as the sixth century BCE, Thales of Miletus used geometrical principles to calculate distance and height. Within a few hundred years, Euclid had produced his seminal Elements, which was still used as a textbook when this two-volume work was first published in 1921. A distinguished civil servant as well as an expert on ancient Greek mathematics, Sir Thomas Little Heath (1861-1940) includes here sufficient detail for a modern mathematician to grasp ancient methodology, alongside explanatory sections aimed at classicists. This remains a rigorous and essential exposition of a vast topic. Volume 1 includes an introduction and a section on numerical notation and arithmetical operations. The coverage begins with Thales and ends with Euclid. Volume 2 focuses on post-Euclidian mathematics, beginning with the work of Aristarchus of Samos and extending to that of Diophantus of Alexandria.
ISBN:
9781108062879
9781108062879
Category:
History of mathematics
Format:
Mixed media product
Publication Date:
21-11-2013
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
1072
Dimensions (mm):
220x140x70mm
Weight:
1.2kg

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