5000 Years of Geometry

"The book is highly readable and richly illustrated. This book contains a wealth of geometric and historic information. It also contains a list of references, a list of figures together with their provenances, an index of names, and an index of subjects. ... the book is a well researched history of geometry reference manual and would make a welcome addition to any mathematician's bookshelf." (James J. Tattersall, Mathematical Reviews, December, 2015) "It is a very good book indeed, and an important and valuable addition to the literature on the subject. ... the book is interesting and well-written, and filled with excellent figures ... . The topic coverage throughout is excellent, and readers should learn a great deal from this book. ... this is an important and valuable book. If you like either geometry or the history of mathematics, take a look at it." (Mark Hunacek, MAA Reviews, June, 2015)

• Introduction.- 1.The beginnings of geometrical representations and calculations.- 2.Geometry in the Greek-Hellenistic era and late Antiquity.- 3.Oriental and old American geometry.- 4.Geometry in the European Middle Ages.- 5.New impulses for geometry during the Renaissance.- 6.The development of geometry in the 17th/18th centuries.- 7.New paths of geometry in the 19th century.- 8.Geometry in the 20th century.- Appendix: Selection of original texts.- References.- List of Figures.- Index of Names.- Index of Subjects.