Geometry Geometry: Euclid and Beyond by Hartshorne

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"Geometry: Euclid and Beyond" by Robin Hartshorne provides an in-depth exploration of Euclidean geometry, starting with Euclid's Elements and progressing through Hilbert's axioms and non-Euclidean geometry. The book covers essential topics such as ruler and compass constructions, segment arithmetic, and the area in Euclid's geometry, along with advanced concepts like field extensions and rigid motions. It also addresses significant problems in geometry, including the construction of regular polygons and the implications of the parallel postulate. The text serves as a comprehensive resource for undergraduate students with prerequisites in proofs and abstract algebra. Overall, it offers a rich foundation for understanding both classical and modern geometric theories.

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[*] Euclid's Geometry
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[*] A First Look at Euclid's Elements
[*] Ruler and Compass Constructions
[*] Euclid's Axiomatic Method
[*] Construction of the Regular Pentagon
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[*] Hilbert's Axioms
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[*] Axioms of Incidence
[*] Axioms of Betweenness
[*] Axioms of Congruence for Line Segments
[*] Axioms of Congruence for Angles
[*] Hilber Planes
[*] Intersection of Lines and Circles
[*] Euclidean Planes
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[*] Geometry over Fields
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[*] The Real Cartesian Plane
[*] Abstract Fields and Incidence
[*] Ordered Field and Betweenness
[*] Congruence of Segments and Angles
[*] Rigid Motions and SAS
[*] Non-Archimedean Geometry
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[*] Segment Arithmetic
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[*] Addition and Multiplication of Line Segments
[*] Similar Triangles
[*] Introduction of Coordinates
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[*] Area
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[*] Area in Euclid's Geometry
[*] Measure of Area Functions
[*] Dissection
[*] Quadratura Circuli
[*] Euclid's Theory of Volume
[*] Hilbert's Third Problem
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[*] Construction Problems and Field Extensions
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[*] Three Famous Problems
[*] The Regular 17-Sided Polygon
[*] Constructions with Compass and Marked Ruler
[*] Cubic and Quartic Equation
[*] Appendix: Finite Field Extensions
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[*] Non-Euclidean Geometry
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[*] History of the Parallel Postulate
[*] Neutral Geometry
[*] Archimedean Neutral Geometry
[*] Non-Euclidean Area
[*] Circular Inversion
[*] Digression: Circles Determined by Three Conditions
[*] The Poincaré Geometry
[*] Hilbert's Arithmetic of Ends
[*] Hyperbolic Trigonometry
[*] Characterization of Hilbert Planes
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[*] Polyhedra
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[*] The Five Regular Solids
[*] Euler's and Cauchy's Theorems
[*] Semiregular and Face-Regular Polyhedra
[*] Symmetry Groups of Polyhedra
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[*] Appendix: Brief Euclid
[*] Notes
[*] References
[*] List of Axioms
[*] Index of Euclid's Propositions
[*] Index
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Outstanding guide to Euclid. This opens up Euclid and makes one see why that is such a great book. And goes much further. Enough beautiful material for years of self study.
 
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