He gathered the work of all of the earlier mathematicians and created his landmark work, 'The Elements,' surely one of the most published books of all time. read more
Early geometry was a collection of empirically discovered principles concerning lengths, angles, areas, and volumes, which were developed to meet some practical need in surveying, construction, astronomy, and various crafts. read more
The History of Geometry. Geometry's origins go back to approximately 3,000 BC in ancient Egypt. Ancient Egyptians used an early stage of geometry in several ways, including the surveying of land, construction of pyramids, and astronomy. read more