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100 1 _aHeath, Thomas Little, Sir,
_d1861-1940
245 1 0 _aArchimedes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aPioneers of progress. Men of science.
500 _aRelease date is 2011-03-11
508 _aProduced by Marius Masi, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Archimedes" by Sir Thomas Little Heath is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and contributions of Archimedes, one of the greatest mathematicians of antiquity, detailing his discoveries in mathematics and mechanics as well as his innovative mechanical inventions. It highlights Archimedes's profound influence on science and mathematics, showcasing both his theoretical advancements and practical applications. The opening of the text introduces Archimedes as a figure often remembered for popular anecdotes—like his famed "Eureka" moment—but suggests that few understand the depth of his mathematical genius. The narrative provides a brief overview of his life, including significant events such as his role during the siege of Syracuse and his tragic death. It mentions his friendships with other intellectuals of his time and states his dedication to mathematics over practical mechanics, indicating that his greatest achievements lie in theoretical research rather than in invention for everyday utility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArchimedes
830 0 _aPioneers of progress. Men of science.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35550
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