"Archimedes" by Sir Thomas Little Heath is a historical exploration of one of history's most brilliant minds, revealing the man behind the famous stories. It showcases Archimedes's groundbreaking achievements in mathematics and mechanics while painting a picture of his life, including his vital role in battles and his relationships with fellow thinkers, even his death. The core of the narrative emphasizes that Archimedes's true legacy are in his research, which changed science forever and not just in interesting gadgets.
Archimedes
By Thomas Little Heath
Uncover the real story of a genius, whose mathematical mind defended a city and whose inventions revolutionized science.
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About the AuthorSir Thomas Little Heath was a British civil servant, mathematician, classical scholar, historian of ancient Greek mathematics, translator, and mountaineer. He was educated at Clifton College. Heath translated works of Euclid of Alexandria, Apollonius of Perga, Aristarchus of Samos, and Archimedes of Syracuse into English.
Sir Thomas Little Heath was a British civil servant, mathematician, classical scholar, historian of ancient Greek mathematics, translator, and mountaineer. He was educated at Clifton College. Heath translated works of Euclid of Alexandria, Apollonius of Perga, Aristarchus of Samos, and Archimedes of Syracuse into English.
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