books by Sir Thomas L. Heath (astronomy elements thirteen)

books by Sir Thomas L. Heath

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Sir Thomas L. Heath

Dover Publications, 1991

A doxography
I had to look up "Doxography" in the Oxford English Dictionary - it is a collection of philosophical opinions. The book "Greek Astronomy" is a Dover reprint of a book written in 1932. It consists of a long (57 pages) introduction followed by a great many quotes (rendered into English) from ancient Greek authors. The selection emphasizes general questions, such as "Does the Earth move?" - ...

Diophantus Of Alexandria -A Study In The History Of Greek Algebra
Sir Thomas L. Heath

Heath Press, 2007

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

(3 Vol. SET) The Thirteen Books of the Elements
Euclid

Dover, 1970

Second edition unabridged (1956 copyright). Publ. date estimated. V.1 : 432pp. / V.2 : 436pp. / V.3 : 546pp.

A Manual of Greek Mathematics
Sir Thomas L. Heath

Dover Publications, 2003

This concise but thorough history encompasses the enduring contributions of the ancient Greek mathematicians whose works form the basis of most modern mathematics. Topics include Pythagorean arithmetic, Plato's use and philosophy of mathematics, an in-depth analysis of Euclid's "Elements," the beginnings of Greek algebra and trigonometry, and other mathematical milestones. 1931 edition.