Euclid, often hailed as the "Father of Geometry," was a Greek mathematician whose seminal 13-volume work presented mathematical theorems and problems with exceptional clarity. His concise and logical solutions established a foundational approach to mathematics, making his work the primary textbook for teaching geometry until the early 20th century. Within his treatise, Euclid deduced the principles of what is now known as Euclidean geometry from a small set of axioms. While sometimes credited with original theories, his most profound impact lies in his legacy as an influential teacher and synthesizer of mathematical knowledge.
This edition of Euclid's classic geometry textbook includes detailed explanatory notes from Francis Young based on Robert Simson's original text. Topics covered in Book I include basic Euclidean geometry principles such as lines, angles, triangles, and circles.