The Method of Archimedes Recently Discovered by Heiberg

<p>Greek philosopher astronomer and mathematician ARCHIMEDES(circa 287 BC-circa 212 BC) is considered by many the greatest mathematician-and possibly the greatest scientist-of all time. He has made priceless contributions to the fields of maths physics and engineering including the discovery of the principle of density and buoyancy.</p><p><br></p><p>First published in English in 1897 this collection of supplementary writings on treating mechanical problems provides a thorough exposition of Archimedes' methods in mathematics physics logic and even science in general. </p>