On the origin of Hilbert geometry

  • Marc Troyanov

    Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
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Abstract

In this brief chapter we succinctly comment on the historical origin of Hilbert geometry. In particular, we give a summary of the letter in which David Hilbert informs his friend and colleague Felix Klein about his discovery of this geometry.