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Greek Mathematical Works: Volume II, From Aristarchus to Pappus. (Loeb Classical Library No. 362),Used
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Elemental learning.The splendid achievement of Greek mathematics is here illustrated in two volumes of selected mathematical works. Volume I (LCL 335) contains the divisions of mathematics; mathematics in Greek education; calculation; arithmetical notation and operations, including square root and cube root; Pythagorean arithmetic, including properties of numbers; the square root of 2; proportion and means; algebraic equations; Proclus; Thales; Pythagorean geometry; Democritus; Hippocrates of Chios; duplicating the cube and squaring the circle; trisecting angles; Theaetetus; Plato; Eudoxus of Cnidus (pyramid, cone); Aristotle (the infinite, the lever); Euclid.Volume II (LCL 362) contains Aristarchus (distances of sun and moon); Archimedes (cylinder, sphere, cubic equations; conoids; spheroids; spiral; expression of large numbers; mechanics; hydrostatics); Eratosthenes (measurement of the earth); Apollonius (conic sections and other works); later development of geometry; trigonometry (including Ptolemys table of sines); mensuration: Heron of Alexandria (mensuration); Diophantus (algebra, determinate and indeterminate equations); Pappus (the revival of geometry).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of Greek Mathematical Works: Volume II? A: Volume II primarily covers significant contributions from prominent Greek mathematicians such as Aristarchus, Archimedes, Eratosthenes, and Apollonius, exploring topics like geometry, mechanics, and trigonometry.
- Q: Who is the author of this volume? A: The author of Greek Mathematical Works: Volume II is Ivor Thomas.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on January 1, 1941.
- Q: How many pages does this volume have? A: Greek Mathematical Works: Volume II contains 704 pages.
- Q: Is this book a new or used item? A: The condition of this book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What kind of binding does this volume have? A: This edition is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What topics are covered in Volume II? A: Volume II includes discussions on distances of celestial bodies, cubic equations, conic sections, and the later development of geometry among other mathematical concepts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in mathematics? A: While it covers foundational concepts, the advanced topics may be more suitable for readers with some prior knowledge of mathematics.
- Q: Does this volume include works from both ancient and later mathematicians? A: Yes, it includes works from ancient mathematicians like Archimedes and later developments by figures like Diophantus and Pappus.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the First Edition of Greek Mathematical Works: Volume II.