Byrne’s Euclid: An Interactive Edition
This project presents an interactive version of “The First Six Books of The Elements of Euclid With Coloured Diagrams and Symbols.”
It is a faithful reproduction of Oliver Byrne’s renowned 1847 publication, enhanced with interactive diagrams, cross-references, and accompanying posters created by Nicholas Rougeux.
The Books
- Book I. Basic plane geometry
- Book II. Geometric algebra
- Book III. Circles and angles
- Book IV. Regular polygons
- Book V. Ratios and proportions
- Book VI. Geometric proportions
About the Project
Information regarding Byrne’s original publication and the creation of this interactive site, including details on design and typography, is available.
Posters
Colorful, detailed posters featuring every geometric illustration from Oliver Byrne’s 1847 edition of Euclid’s Elements are available for decoration.
Puzzles
Engage in a challenge by assembling puzzles featuring each geometric illustration.
