Greek Mathematical Classics: Volume I - Geometry

By Antonios Valamontes

Greek Mathematical Classics - Volume I: Geometry introduces readers to the foundations of mathematics through the original brilliance of the ancient Greek geometers. Designed as a dual Greek-English edition, this volume presents selected definitions, propositions, and proofs from Euclid, Archimedes, Apollonius, and Pappus with clarity and precision-making the classical tradition accessible to students, educators, and lifelong learners.

This book invites readers to see mathematics the way the ancient geometers did: not as formulas on a page, but as ideas that emerge from clear reasoning, careful construction, and the beauty of simple shapes. With parallel Greek and English text, annotated explanations, and clean geometric diagrams, the volume serves as both an introduction to classical geometry and a bridge to deeper mathematical study.

Whether you are a young student beginning your journey into STEM, a teacher seeking a reliable resource, or a reader fascinated by the origins of mathematical thought, this volume provides a structured and engaging path into one of history's most influential intellectual traditions.

Inside this volume you will find:

Euclid's core definitions, postulates, and common notions

Step-by-step constructions of foundational geometric propositions

Accessible explanations of the Pythagorean theorem and classical proofs

Archimedes' methods for measurement and reasoning

Apollonius' insight into conics

Pappus' geometric relations and early projective ideas

Clean diagrams designed for learning and classroom use

Facing-page Greek-English text for authentic study

Greek Mathematical Classics - Volume I: Geometry is part of a multi-volume series dedicated to preserving and teaching the essential works that shaped mathematical history. Written and edited by Antonios Valamontes of the Kapodistrian Academy of Science, this edition brings the clarity of classical mathematics to a new generation of readers and thinkers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G5F36HT4
• ISBN13: 9798277645444
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.0" x 10.0"