Chasles and the Projective Geometry The Birth of a Global Foundational Programme for Mathematics, Mechanics and Philosophy

“The book consists of eight chapters, including introduction and conclusion. The main chapters (2-7) usually start with historical introductions and end with concluding remarks. The book is richly illustrated with black and white copies of original documents, and with colourful reconstructions of extracts from the cited works. Some illustrations are prepared especially for this book. The illustrations are interesting, correctly prepared, and easy to read, but some of them are not of the best quality.” (Danuta Ciesielska, Mathematical Reviews, May, 2026)

“An extended bibliography, with a separate list of Chasles’s work quoted throughout the book, and an index of names complete the volume. … Concluding, rich in information and stimulating ideas, the book may be of use to a large audience of scholars who wish to learn more about Michel Chasles, a central figure in mid-nineteenth century geometry and mechanics.” (Andrea Del Centina, zbMATH 1557.01001, 2025)