A historical introduction to non-Euclidean geometry that guides readers step-by-step through a new translation of Lobachevski's groundbreaking book, The Theory of Parallels. It can be used as a primary text, or as supplementary reading, for courses in geometry or in the history of mathematics.
Lobachevski Illuminated provides an historical introduction to non-Euclidean geometry. Within its pages, readers will be guided step-by-step through a new translation of Lobachevski's groundbreaking book, The Theory of Parallels.