Conics Books I-III by Apollonius of Perga - Ancient Greek Mathematics Textbook - Perfect for Math History Studies & Geometry Enthusiasts

This is essential reading for ancient-Greek-math-lovers (along Euclid and Archimedes) and for those stepping on the path towards the Scientific Revolution, especially if you plan to read Newton's Principa or Descartes' Geometry.As a prerequisite, you must definitely be reading Euclid's Elements first and keep a copy besides you at all times, as Conics is heavily dependent on it. If you did master the Elements successfully you don't have to worry. The geometry may seem daunting at first, but there aren't that many new and complicated ideas present to boggle your mind, just a thorough investigation of conic sections using euclidean principles.The present edition from Green Lion Press covers books I-III. Book IV is available from the same publisher as a separate volume. Still, books V-VII and book VIII from Conics are available as separate volumes from Springer and together they cost more than $300. It's a pity that there is no edition that covers all the material, but 4 different volumes instead.The editor has done a superb job on this one. High quality binding and paper that lasts, clear drawings repeated on every page of a proposition, and most importantly, a style that is inherent Greek, not modern.I've only read two books from this publisher, but the love they put into making them has made me go look for more. You can check out their site. I love them so much that even if I don't find a book published by them, I'll go and search for something that they recommend (like the Stillman Drake's translation of Galileo Two New Sciences in the preface to Newton's Principa: The Central Argument, published by them)Great content, great presentation. A must have.