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Vol. 23 No. 1 (2026)

Clavius’ edition of Euclid’s Elements: A computational approach

DOI
https://doi.org/10.57617/gal-99
Submitted
30 October 2025
Published
2026-05-22

Abstract

Christoph Clavius’ Latin translation of Euclid’s Elements is studied by applying standard and less standard tools of computational linguistics. Clavius’ lexical choices are compared with the relevant Greek and Latin editions and translations. We shall thereby assess Clavius’ treatment of Latin sources, as well as his specific, scholarly aims and his general strategy.

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