Pappus Of Alexandria Book 4 Of The Collection Edited With Translation And Commentary By Heike Sefrinweis Sources And Studies In The History Of Mathematics And Physical Sciences 2010th Edition Sefrinweis by Sefrin-weis, Heike 9781447125648, 9781849960045, 1849960046, 1447125649 instant download after payment.

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 the circle; doubling the cube; and trisecting an angle – varying solution strategies, and the different mathematical styles within ancient geometry. This volume provides an English translation of Collection 4, in full, for the first time, including: a new edition of the Greek text, based on a fresh transcription from the main manuscript and offering an alternative to Hultsch’s standard edition, notes to facilitate understanding of the steps in the mathematical argument, a commentary highlighting aspects of the work that have so far been neglected, and supporting the reconstruction of a coherent plan and vision within the work, bibliographical references for further study.