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Ptolemy's Almagest
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Ptolemy |
Ptolemy's Almagest is one of the most influential scientific works in history. A masterpiece of technical exposition, it was the basic textbook of astronomy for more than a thousand years, and still … |
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Ludic Proof
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Reviel Netz |
Describes the relationship between science and poetry in the Hellenistic period, transforming our understanding of the origins of Western mathematics. |
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Euclid's Elements
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Euclid |
A well designed presentation of Euclid's Elements |
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Archimedes
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Peter Lafferty |
Examines the life, discoveries, and contributions of the ancient Greek mathematician who introduced mechanics, mathematical formulas, and experimental science. |
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