Euclid And His Modern Rivals (1885)

Euclid And His Modern Rivals is a book written by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, also known as Lewis Carroll, in 1885. The book is a critique of non-Euclidean geometry, which was a new and controversial field of mathematics at the time. Dodgson, who was a mathematician and logician as well as a writer, argues that Euclidean geometry is superior to non-Euclidean geometry and that the latter is flawed and illogical. The book is divided into three parts: the first part provides an overview of Euclidean geometry, the second part critiques non-Euclidean geometry, and the third part offers a defense of Euclidean geometry. Dodgson uses his trademark wit and humor throughout the book, making it an entertaining read as well as an informative one. The book is still considered a valuable contribution to the history of mathematics and is recommended for anyone interested in geometry, logic, or the works of Lewis Carroll.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.