Description

The First Two Books of the Elements of Euclid is a book written by Euclid and printed in 1852. The book is primarily based on the text of Simson, a Scottish mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of geometry. The book contains the first two books of Euclid's Elements, which are considered to be the foundation of modern geometry. The first book covers the basics of geometry, including definitions, postulates, and common notions. The second book focuses on the properties of lines, angles, and circles, and introduces the concept of similarity. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to readers of all levels. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of mathematics or the study of geometry.With Additional Figures, Notes, Explanations, And Deductions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.