Kiselyov's geometry

TL;DR

Kiselyov's geometry is a historically significant Russian geometry textbook, first published in 1892, with over 40 editions and millions of copies, comparable in influence to Euclid's Elements.

Contribution

This paper provides a historical analysis and updates to Kiselyov's geometry, including reverting some changes and adding accurate historical remarks.

Findings

Over 40 editions published since 1892

Millions of copies sold, second only to Euclid's Elements

Based on the 41st edition with historical clarifications

Abstract

The book is a unique phenomenon in Russian geometry education. It was first published in 1892; there have been more than 40 revised editions, and dozens of millions of copies (by these parameters, it is trailing only Euclid's Elements). Our edition is based on the 41st edition (the stable edition of Nil Aleksandrovich Glagolev; it's been in public domain since 2015). In a few places, we reverted changes; we also made more accurate historical remarks.