This classic book is Charles Lutwidge Dodgson s 1879 work, Euclid and his Modern Rivals . It is a mathematical volume that compares thirteen contemporary geometry textbooks, describing each one in relation to its superiority or inferiority to Euclid's Elements . This volume will appeal to those with a keen interest in mathematical education, and would make for a wonderful addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: Preliminaries to Examination of Modern Rivals, A Priori reasons for retaining Euclid s Manual, Manuals which reject Euclid s Treatment of Parallels, Treatment...

Euclid and His Modern Rivals, while humorously executed, is deeply serious in its convictions surrounding Euclid's teachings of elementary geometry.