Publisher's Synopsis
Famous Geometrical Theorems And Problems: With Their History is a book written by William Whitehead Rupert and published in 1900. The book is a comprehensive collection of some of the most famous theorems and problems in geometry, along with their historical background and development. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific topic in geometry. The first chapter introduces the reader to the basic concepts of geometry and provides a brief history of the subject. The following chapters cover various topics such as triangles, circles, polygons, and conic sections, and provide detailed explanations of the theorems and problems associated with each.Throughout the book, Rupert provides a wealth of historical information, including the origins of the theorems and problems, the mathematicians who discovered them, and the significance of their contributions to the field of geometry. He also includes numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts and applications of each theorem.Famous Geometrical Theorems And Problems: With Their History is an invaluable resource for students, teachers, and anyone interested in the history of mathematics. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of geometry and the minds of the mathematicians who helped shape it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
