A survey of Euclid's Elements, this text provides an understanding of the classical Greek conception of mathematics and its similarities to modern views as well as its differences. It focuses on philosophical, foundational, and logical questions — rather than focusing strictly on historical and mathematical issues — and features several helpful appendixes. Reprint of the MIT Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1981 edition.
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The Thirteen Books of the Elements, Vol. 1 by Euclid Volume 1 of 3-volume set containing complete English text of all 13 books of the Elements plus critical analysis of each definition, postulate, and proposition. Vol. 1 includes Introduction, Books 1-2: Triangles, rectangles. .
The Thirteen Books of the Elements, Vol. 2 by Euclid Volume 2 of 3-volume set containing complete English text of all 13 books of the Elements plus critical analysis of each definition, postulate and proposition. Vol. 2 includes Books 3-9: Circles, relationships, rectilineal figures.
The Thirteen Books of the Elements, Vol. 3 by Euclid, Thomas L. Heath Volume 1 of 3-volume set containing complete English text of all 13 books of the Elements plus critical analysis. Covers textual and linguistic matters, more. Includes 2,500 years of commentary. Total in set: 995 figures.
