This book treats that part of Riemannian geometry related to more classical topics in a very original, clear and solid style. The author successfully combines the co-ordinate and invariant approaches
The first part exploresGalois theory, focusing on related concepts from field theory. The second part discusses the solution of equations by radicals, returning to the general theory of groups
Compact, self-contained text by noted theorist presents the most fundamental aspects of modern differential geometry as well as the basic tools required for the study of Morse theory. Advanced treatme
