[16] It was published in German translation by A. Eisenlohr, "Ein mathematisches Handbuch der alten Aegypter," Leipzig, 1877, and in facsimile by the British Museum, under the title, "The Rhind Papyrus," in 1898.
[17] Generally known as Rameses II. He reigned in Egypt about 1350 B.C.
[18] Two excellent works on Thales and his successors, and indeed the best in English, are the following: G. J. Allman, "Greek Geometry from Thales to Euclid," Dublin, 1889; J. Gow, "A History of Greek Mathematics," Cambridge, 1884. On all mathematical subjects the best general history is that of M. Cantor, "Geschichte der Mathematik," 4 vols, Leipzig, 1880-1908.
[19] Another good work on Greek geometry, with considerable material on Pythagoras, is by C. A. Bretschneider, "Die Geometrie und die Geometer vor Eukleides," Leipzig, 1870.
[20] Smith and Karpinski, "The Hindu-Arabic Numerals," Boston, 1911.
[21] For a sketch of his life see Smith and Karpinski, loc. cit.
[22] Those who care for a brief description of this phase of the subject may consult J. Casey, "A Sequel to Euclid," Dublin, fifth edition, 1888; W. J. M'Clelland, "A Treatise on the Geometry of the Circle," New York, 1891; M. Simon, "Über die Entwicklung der Elementar-Geometrie im XIX. Jahrhundert," Leipzig, 1906.
[23] Riccardi, Saggio di una bibliografia Euclidea, Part I, p. 3, Bologna, 1887. Riccardi lists well towards two thousand editions.
[24] Hermotimus of Colophon and Philippus of Mende.
[25] Literally, "Who closely followed the first," i.e. the first Ptolemy.