Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" by Various
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"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Diameter' to 'Dinarchus'" is a comprehensive reference work that serves as a dictionary of arts, sciences, literature, and general information, likely written in the early 20th century. This volume contains entries on a variety of topics, ranging from mathematical concepts like "diameter" to historical figures such as "Diana de France," delving into topics of scientific, cultural, and literary significance. The included articles illustrate the breadth and depth of
human knowledge at the time, making it a valuable resource for understanding earlier perspectives on a variety of subjects. The opening of this encyclopaedia presents detailed entries for several topics, demonstrating a scholarly approach to defining and explaining concepts. For instance, the article on "diameter" describes its mathematical significance in geometry, including its role in defining the dimensions of circles and conic sections. The discussion then shifts to the mineral "diamond," elaborating on its properties, significance in jewelry, and historical context, including notable diamonds throughout history. Additionally, the text hints at cultural references and myths associated with diamonds. This introduction exemplifies the encyclopaedia's objective to provide informative and detailed accounts, making it a rich source for researchers and general readers alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title |
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Diameter" to "Dinarchus" Volume 8, Slice 4 |
| Credits |
Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AE: General Works: Encyclopedias |
| Subject | Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32607 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32607-8 |
| Release Date | May 30, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 902 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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