Apollonii Pergaei Locorum Planorum Libri Ii (Latin Edition)

Apollonii Pergaei Locorum Planorum Libri II, restituti a Roberto Simson, is a meticulously reconstructed edition of Apollonius of Perga's work on plane loci. This Latin edition, edited by Robert Simson, offers invaluable insights into the geometrical methods of the ancient Greeks. The text presents a detailed exploration of plane loci, crucial to understanding the development of geometry and its applications.Simson's restoration provides clarity and accessibility to Apollonius's complex ideas, making this edition an essential resource for historians of mathematics, classical scholars, and anyone interested in the foundations of geometric thought. The work showcases the elegance and rigor of classical geometry, ensuring its continued relevance for modern study and appreciation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read more