Elementorum Sex Libri Priores - Primary Source Edition [Latin]

By Karl Friedrich Hauber and Euclid

Book Overview

Elementorum Sex Libri Priores presents the first six books of Euclid's seminal work, "Elements," in the original Latin. This foundational text, authored by Euclid, a mathematician from ancient Greece, meticulously lays out the principles of geometry and number theory that have influenced scientific thought for millennia.

Containing definitions, postulates, common notions, and geometric proofs, this edition offers scholars and enthusiasts an opportunity to engage with Euclid's work in its classical form. The clarity and rigor of Euclid's arguments make "Elements" a cornerstone of mathematical education and a testament to the enduring power of logical reasoning. This edition preserves the historical integrity of the work, providing insight into the mathematical practices of the ancient world.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Latin
• ISBN: 1293015911
• ISBN13: 9781293015919
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 490 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.4" x 9.7"