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Florian Cajori (1859‒1930) was an eminent Swiss-American mathematician who wrote several books on the history of Mathematics. His work "A History of Mathematics" (here presented in the second edition, revised and enlarged) was the first to present the topic in a readable... Read Full Overview

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Originally published in 1893. PREFACE: AN increased interest in the history of the exact sciences manifested in recent years by teachers everywhere, and the attention given to historical inquiry in the mathematical class-rooms and seminaries of our leading universities, cause... Read Full Overview

The contemplation of the various steps by which mankind has come into possession of the vast stock of mathematical knowledge can hardly fail to interest the mathematician. He takes pride in the fact that his science, more than any other, is an exact science, and that hardly anything... Read Full Overview

"A History of Mathematics" from Florian Cajori. Historian of mathematics (1859-1930).

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"A History of Mathematics" offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of mathematical thought and practice from ancient times to the late 19th century. Authored by Florian Cajori, this historical account delves into the development of key mathematical concepts, theories,... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview