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A Modern View of Geometry and since it has often"On the required reading list for all thoughtful students who wish to see mathematics from the 'higher standpoint.' " American Mathematical Monthly Elegant and original, this exposition explores the foundations and development of both Euclidean and non Euclidean geometry, particularly the postulational geometry of planes. Emphasis is placed upon the coordination of affine and projective planes as well as the basic unity of algebra and geometry. Geared