The Geometrical Lectures Of Isaac Barrow, Translated, With Notes And Proofs, And A Discussion On The Advance Made Therein On The Work Of His Predecess

By J M Child and James Mark Child

Isaac Barrow's geometrical lectures stand at the root of modern calculus. A cornerstone of calculus revealed. This historical mathematics treatise gathers Barrow's classic geometry lectures, translated and supplied with notes, proofs and a lucid discussion of their advance on the infinitesimal calculus of his predecessors. Written in the idiom of seventeenth century mathematics yet arranged for clarity, it reads as both a mathematical proofs collection and a study in the foundations of calculus. Its pages trace the shift from geometric argument to algebraic infinitesimals - the story at the heart of the Barrow and Newton era, where methods that informed Newton's work first took shape. Extensive annotation and clear proofs guide the modern reader, situating arguments within infinitesimal calculus history and connecting Barrow's approach to wider currents in early modern mathematics. As an academic reference for mathematicians and a practical companion for the university mathematics curriculum, the volume preserves formal rigour while making arguments accessible to contemporary study; students and researchers will find rigorous demonstrations alongside clear exposition. Beyond specialist value, the edition carries literary and historical significance: Barrow's precise, often austere prose models a mode of reasoning that bridges classical geometry and emergent analysis, and the notes illuminate connections across centuries of practice and pedagogy. Casual readers drawn to classic scientific literature will discover lucid explanation and intellectual momentum; classic-literature collectors will prize a volume that belongs among the works of Isaac Barrow for both its source-material and its place in the history of mathematical thought. Annotations and commentary clarify context and aid navigation, offering readers a pathway from Barrow's demonstrations into later debates in infinitesimal calculus history. The scholarly apparatus is unobtrusive yet thorough, suited to both close study and informed browsing. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354212182
• ISBN13: 9789354212185
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"