A groundbreaking work in the field of astronomy, this French-language volume explains the methods used to determine the length of a degree of the earth's meridian. Written by two of the foremost mathematicians and scientists of their time, 'Méthodes Analytiques pour la Détermination d'un Arc du Méridien' is an important historical document that provides insight into the development of modern astronomy.

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