In Euclidean geometry, constructions are made with ruler and compass. Projective geometry is simpler: its constructions require only a ruler. In projective geometry one never measures anything,... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Good Concise Coverage of Synthetic Projective Geometry
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Coxeter provides good coverage of the fundamental concepts of synthetic projective geometry. This is a good introductory book. The examples provided are clear. Coxeter's style is concise. Topics such as Desargues theorem , Pappus's theorem and conics are covered. The solutions to some exercises can be found in the back of the book. The book addresses finite geometries and analytic projective with a chapter on each.
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