A History Of Greek Mathematics (Two-Volume Set)
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Author: Sir Thomas Heath
Binding: Paperback
Published: Dover Publications, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Sir Thomas Heath’s A History of Greek Mathematics, reprinted in two volumes by Dover Publications in 1981, is a masterful and enduring scholarly work that traces the profound legacy of mathematical thought in ancient Greece, offering both historical depth and analytical clarity. Originally published in 1921, the set explores the evolution of Greek mathematics from its earliest roots through the contributions of towering figures such as Pythagoras, Euclid, Archimedes, Apollonius, and Diophantus, weaving together the philosophical and scientific contexts that shaped their discoveries. Heath’s meticulous engagement with original Greek texts and his ability to elucidate complex mathematical procedures make this work not only a historical account but also a technical guide for modern readers seeking to understand the methods behind ancient theorems and problems, including squaring the circle, angle trisection, and duplication of the cube. His narrative reveals the unity between mathematics and philosophy in Greek thought, and his detailed reconstructions of mathematical arguments provide insight into the intellectual rigor of the time. Widely regarded as indispensable and without serious English rival, this two-volume set remains a cornerstone for historians of mathematics, classicists, and anyone captivated by the brilliance of the Greek mathematical tradition.
Author: Sir Thomas Heath
Binding: Paperback
Published: Dover Publications, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Sir Thomas Heath’s A History of Greek Mathematics, reprinted in two volumes by Dover Publications in 1981, is a masterful and enduring scholarly work that traces the profound legacy of mathematical thought in ancient Greece, offering both historical depth and analytical clarity. Originally published in 1921, the set explores the evolution of Greek mathematics from its earliest roots through the contributions of towering figures such as Pythagoras, Euclid, Archimedes, Apollonius, and Diophantus, weaving together the philosophical and scientific contexts that shaped their discoveries. Heath’s meticulous engagement with original Greek texts and his ability to elucidate complex mathematical procedures make this work not only a historical account but also a technical guide for modern readers seeking to understand the methods behind ancient theorems and problems, including squaring the circle, angle trisection, and duplication of the cube. His narrative reveals the unity between mathematics and philosophy in Greek thought, and his detailed reconstructions of mathematical arguments provide insight into the intellectual rigor of the time. Widely regarded as indispensable and without serious English rival, this two-volume set remains a cornerstone for historians of mathematics, classicists, and anyone captivated by the brilliance of the Greek mathematical tradition.