Publisher's Synopsis
The Six First: Together With The Eleventh And Twelfth Books Of Euclid�������s Elements is a book written by the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid, originally published in 1726. It is a collection of six of Euclid's books, including the first book, which introduces the basic principles of geometry, such as points, lines, angles, and planes. The other five books cover topics including the properties of triangles, circles, and polygons, as well as the Pythagorean theorem and the relationship between similar figures. The book also includes the eleventh and twelfth books of Euclid's Elements, which focus on solid geometry and the properties of three-dimensional shapes. This edition of Euclid's work has been translated into English and includes detailed diagrams and explanations to help readers understand the concepts presented. It is considered a foundational text in the study of mathematics and geometry.Demonstrated After A New, Plain, And Easy Method.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.
