Aleksandrov's Geometric Problems: Construction Methods and Solutions
by I. I. Aleksandrov
Translated by Valery Manokhin, PhD
A course in geometric construction organised by the idea that solves the problem, not by topic: direct constructions, geometric loci, similarity, symmetry, parallel translation, inversion, rotation and algebraic methods. Every problem is treated through analysis, construction, proof and discussion.
Where this fits in school — US, UK and Canada ↓ Adults and self-learners welcome — great mathematics has no age limit.
Where this fits in school
Full curriculum table — every book by school year →| United States | 10–12 + | Outside every US course — organised by method, not by topic |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Years 11–13 | Outside GCSE, A-level and Further Maths alike |
| Canada | Ontario 11–12 | contest training only |
This book matches no modern course. It is worth reading for the mathematics; it will not put a mark on an exam paper.
Not covered in this book
coordinate geometry · statistics and data handling · probability
Source these strands elsewhere. They are missing from the book, not from this description.
How this book fits
See the whole sequence →Problems to work alongside it
- Elementary Geometry$69.95
- Kiselev's Planimetry$59.95
Table of contents
The printed contents page in full.
Section One: Basic problems and problems solved directly
Section Two: Analytical solution of construction problems
Method of Geometric Loci
Centre of Similitude; Similarity and Multiplication
Symmetry and Rectification
Parallel and Simple Translation
Inversion and Rotation
Section Three: Application of algebra to geometry
Section Four: Miscellaneous problems
Inverse Figures
Formats and editions
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| Hardcover | $69.95 | 978-1-919012-65-0 | Amazon | Buy → |
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Product details
- Publisher
- Northern Star Academic Press
- Language
- English
- Translator
- Valery Manokhin, PhD
- First published
- 2026-08-31
Published by Northern Star Academic Press · First faithful English translation from the original Russian edition
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