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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.

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Archimedes
This definitive study explores the brilliant mind and revolutionary contributions of the ancient world’s greatest mathematician. Sir Thomas Little Heath masterfully reconstructs the foundations of geometry and physics laid by Archimedes, offering an essential window into the origins of modern scientific thought.