Publisher's Synopsis
The First Two Books of the Elements of Euclid is a book written by the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid. This particular edition, printed in 1852, is based primarily on the text of Robert Simson, a Scottish mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of geometry. The book contains the first two books of Euclid's Elements, which focus on the principles of geometry, including definitions, postulates, and propositions. It is a foundational work in mathematics, and has been used as a textbook for centuries. The text is presented in both Greek and English, with detailed explanations and diagrams to aid in understanding. This edition is a valuable resource for students and scholars of mathematics, as well as anyone interested in the history of geometry and the development of mathematical thought.With Additional Figures, Notes, Explanations, And Deductions.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.
