The Hindu-Arabic Numerals

By Louis Charles Karpinski and David Eugene Smith

Book Overview

The Hindu-Arabic Numerals is a book by David Eugene Smith that provides a comprehensive historical account of the development and evolution of the numerical system that is commonly used today. The book traces the origins of the Hindu-Arabic numerals, which are based on the decimal system, and explores their adoption and diffusion throughout the world. It covers the contributions of ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians, Greeks, and Romans, as well as the role played by Islamic scholars in the development of the numerals. The book also delves into the controversies surrounding the introduction of the Hindu-Arabic numerals in Europe, where they faced resistance from traditionalists who favored the use of Roman numerals. The Hindu-Arabic Numerals is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of mathematics and the evolution of numerical systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432634399
• ISBN13: 9781432634391
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"