This biography examines the life and work of Archimedes, the ancient mathematician and inventor. It details his early education in Alexandria, his connection to the royal family of Syracuse, and the mechanical and mathematical contributions that defined his career before his death in 212 B.C.

This biography examines the life and work of Archimedes, the ancient mathematician and inventor. It details his early education in Alexandria, his connection to the royal family of Syracuse, and the mechanical and mathematical contributions that defined his career before his death in 212 B.C.