Description
This book brings geometry to life with Euclid explaining the principles of Geometry to his friends. Full of fun, explanation or even jokes, thei is the easiest introduction to a once in a while tricky subject.
Euclid lived 2300 years ago in Alexandria, in northern Egypt. His used to be a brilliant mind. He devised a method of learning Geometry starting from the most straightforward idea – an Axiom – something we will be able to all agree is self-evident. Euclid built argument upon argument, creating a brillaintly simple system for learning Geometry which he wrote down in his book – Euclid’s Elements – which used to be still in on a regular basis use in schools well into the 20 th century.
Shoo Rayner brings every other Mega-mind to life with wit, clarity and sensitivity. For any age that wants to familiarize yourself with geometry.