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Book SynopsisThe first application of modern algebraic techniques to a comprehensive selection of classical geometric problems. Written with spirit and originality, this is a valuable book for anyone interested in the subject from other than the purely algebraic point of view. Originally published in 1953. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on
Table of Contents*Frontmatter, pg. i*Preface, pg. v*Contents, pg. vii*Chapter I. Algebraic Foundations, pg. 1*Chapter II. Algebraic Varieties: Fundamental Concepts, pg. 16*Chapter III. Transformations of Algebraic Varieties, pg. 47*Chapter IV. Formal Power Series, pg. 78*Chapter V. Algebraic Curves, their Places and Transformations, pg. 98*Chapter VI. Linear Series, pg. 135*Chapter VII. Abelian Differentials, pg. 155*Chapter VIII. Abel's Theorem. Algebraic Series and Correspondences, pg. 176*Chapter IX. Systems of Curves on a Surface, pg. 196*Appendix, pg. 224*Bibliography, pg. 226*List of Symbols Most Frequently Used in the Text, pg. 229*Index, pg. 231
