Euclid's Elements

Synopsis

Euclid was a mathematician from the greek city of alexandria who lived during the 4th and 3rd century b. C. And is often referred to as the “father of geometry”. Within his foundational treatise “elements, ” euclid presents the results of earlier mathematicians and includes many of his own theories in a systematic, concise book that utilized a brief set of axioms and meticulous proofs to solidify his deductions. In addition to its easily referenced geometry, “elements” also includes number theory and other mathematical considerations.