Long regarded as a masterpiece in content and form, this work defines the concept of surface curvature and presents the important theorem stating that the "Gauss curvature" is invariant under arbitrary isometric deformation of a curved surface. This edition of Gauss's classic features a new introduction, bibliography, and notes by science historian Peter Pesic. 1902 edition. Republication of the Princeton, 1902 edition, with a new introduction and notes by Peter Pesic.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
A Concise History of Mathematics by Dirk J. Struik Revised 4th edition covers major mathematical ideas and techniques from ancient Near East to 20th-century computer theory. Work of Archimedes, Pascal, Gauss, Hilbert, etc.
100 Great Problems of Elementary Mathematics by Heinrich Dörrie Problems that beset Archimedes, Newton, Euler, Cauchy, Gauss, etc. Features squaring the circle, pi, similar problems. No advanced math is required. Includes 100 problems with proofs.
Convex Surfaces by Herbert Busemann This exploration of convex surfaces focuses on extrinsic geometry and applications of the Brunn-Minkowski theory. It also examines intrinsic geometry and the realization of intrinsic metrics. 1958 edition.
