Publisher's Synopsis
The Contents Of The Fifth And Sixth Books Of Euclid: With A Note On Irrational Numbers is a book written by Micaiah John Muller Hill, first published in 1908. The book is a mathematical treatise that focuses on the fifth and sixth books of Euclid's Elements, a seminal work in the field of geometry. The fifth book of Euclid's Elements deals with the theory of proportions, while the sixth book covers topics such as the properties of similar and congruent figures, and the construction of the regular polygons. Hill's book provides a detailed analysis of these two books, with explanations of the key concepts and theorems presented in each.In addition to the fifth and sixth books of Euclid, the book also includes a note on irrational numbers. This section discusses the properties of irrational numbers, which are numbers that cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers. Hill provides examples of irrational numbers and explains how they can be used in mathematical calculations.Overall, The Contents Of The Fifth And Sixth Books Of Euclid: With A Note On Irrational Numbers is a valuable resource for students and scholars of mathematics who are interested in the history and theory of geometry. Hill's clear and concise explanations make the book accessible to readers of all levels, while his in-depth analysis of Euclid's work provides a deeper understanding of the subject matter.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.
