How Long to Read Euclid's Elements (the Thirteen Books)

How Long Does it Take to Read Euclid's Elements (the Thirteen Books)?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 50 minutes to read Euclid's Elements (the Thirteen Books) by Euclid

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Euclid was a mathematician from the Greek city of Alexandria who lived during the 4th and 3rd century B.C. and is often referred to as the "father of geometry." Within his foundational treatise "Elements," Euclid presents the results of earlier mathematicians and includes many of his own theories in a systematic, concise book that utilized a brief set of axioms and meticulous proofs to solidify his deductions. In addition to its easily referenced geometry, "Elements" also includes number theory and other mathematical considerations. For centuries, this work was a primary textbook of mathematics, containing the only framework for geometry known by mathematicians until the development of "non-Euclidian" geometry in the late 19th century. The extent to which Euclid's "Elements" is of his own original authorship or borrowed from previous scholars is unknown, however despite this fact it was his collation of these basic mathematical principles for which most of the world would come to the study of geometry. Today, Euclid's "Elements" is acknowledged as one of the most influential mathematical texts in history. This volume includes all thirteen books of Euclid's "Elements," is printed on premium acid-free paper, and follows the translation of Thomas Heath.

How long is Euclid's Elements (the Thirteen Books)?

Euclid's Elements (the Thirteen Books) by Euclid is 404 pages long, and a total of 102,616 words.

This makes it 136% the length of the average book. It also has 125% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Euclid's Elements (the Thirteen Books) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 20 minutes to read Euclid's Elements (the Thirteen Books) aloud.

What Reading Level is Euclid's Elements (the Thirteen Books)?

Euclid's Elements (the Thirteen Books) is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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