Heike Sefrin Weis: 1 book
Pappus of Alexandria: Book 4 of the Collection
Edited With Translation and Commentary by Heike Sefrin-Weis
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2010
Although not so well known today, Book 4 of Pappus’ Collection is one of the most important and influential mathematical texts from antiquity. The mathematical vignettes form a portrait of mathematics during the Hellenistic "Golden Age", illustrating central problems – for example, squaring...
