Isbn: 9781333724108 - a key to the exercises and examples contained in a text-book of euclid's elements (classic reprint): books i-vi, and xi: books i-vi, and xi (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the development of geometric knowledge from antiquity to the Renaissance, delving into the evolution of mathematical concepts within their historical and philosophical contexts. The author traces the progression of geometry from its roots in ancient Egypt and Greece through the contributions of medieval Islamic scholars to its eventual codification in Euclid's Elements. By examining the ways in which geometric ideas have influenced philosophy, art, and architecture, the book showcases the enduring power of geometry in shaping our understanding of the world around us. It reveals the profound impact of geometric principles on fields as diverse as cosmology, optics, and even metaphysics, demonstrating the subject's central role in both scientific and cultural history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…