Bibliograph

The king of infinite space, Euclid and his Elements, David Berlinski

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The king of infinite space, Euclid and his Elements, David Berlinski

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eng

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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contains biographical information

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illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The king of infinite space

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bibliography

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778420749

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David Berlinski

Sub title

Euclid and his Elements

Summary

Geometry defines the world around us, helping us make sense of everything from architecture to military science to fashion. Euclid's Elements is arguably the most influential book in the history of mathematics. Berlinski provides a concise homage to this elusive mathematician and his staggering achievements, and shows that, for centuries, scientists and thinkers have relied on Euclid's axiomatic system, a method of proof still taught in classrooms around the world

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Euclid and his Elements

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