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Geometry is the mathematics of shape, space, and the relations between them. It is the oldest branch of the discipline that still has a recognisable name. Key sections include: Geome try.; Opening What geometry is.; Chapter I Egypt and Babylon.; Chapter II Thales of Miletus.; Chapter III The Pythagorean theorem.; Chapter IV The Elements.; Chapter V The five postulates.; Chapter VI Compass and straightedge.; Chapter VII Three classical problems.; Chapter VIII Conic sections..
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