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Euclid's elements of geometry
in XV books : with a supplement of divers propositions and corollaries. To which is added a treatise of regular solids
Euclid
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A fundamental mathematical masterpiece that systematized ancient Greek geometry and established the foundations of Western deductive logic. Euclid presents definitions, postulates and propositions in a rigorously structured manner, beginning with elementary truths and progressing to increasingly complex theorems.
Considered one of the most influential texts in history, the Elements shaped mathematical and scientific thought for over two thousand years, remaining a model of deductive reasoning and formal demonstration.
Book details
| Author | Euclid |
|---|---|
| Original title | Euclid's Elements |
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