A Short History Of Greek Mathematics (1884)

A Short History of Greek Mathematics is a book written by James Gow in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of mathematics in ancient Greece, from its earliest beginnings to its flourishing in the Hellenistic period. Gow begins by examining the mathematical ideas of the pre-Socratic philosophers and moves on to discuss the contributions of the Pythagoreans, who discovered the relationship between the sides of a right-angled triangle. He then explores the work of Euclid, who compiled the Elements, the most influential mathematical textbook ever written. Gow also discusses the contributions of other important mathematicians such as Archimedes, Apollonius, and Diophantus. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for anyone interested in the history of mathematics. It is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the intellectual history of ancient Greece.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.