| A History of Greek Mathematics 2 Volume Set Contributor(s): Heath, T. L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1108062873 ISBN-13: 9781108062879 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $77.89 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | History & Philosophy - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical |
| Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Classics |
| Physical Information: 2.5" H x 5.6" W x 8.7" (2.85 lbs) 1072 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: '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. |