Greek mathematics reveals an important aspect of the Greek genius of which the student of Greek culture is apt to lose sight. (Thomas Little Heath)

Greek mathematics reveals an important aspect of the Greek genius of which the student of Greek culture is apt to lose sight.

Thomas Little Heath

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