This historic 1830 text gave algebra a logical treatment comparable to Euclid's Elements, separating arithmetical from symbolic algebra. Appropriate for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, this first book of a two-volume set is devoted to the exposition of the principles of arithmetical algebra and their application to the theory of numbers and arithmetical processes.1940 edition. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Scripta Mathematica, New York, 1940.
Fundamental Concepts of Algebra by Bruce E. Meserve Presents the fundamental concepts of algebra illustrated by numerous examples, and in many cases, suitable sequences of exercises — without solutions. Preface. Index. Bibliography. 39 figures.