The famous articles, 1895–7, that founded a new branch of mathematics. Covers addition, multiplication and exponentiation of cardinal numbers, smallest transfinite cardinal numbers, ordinal types of simple ordered aggregates and operations on ordinal types. Develops theory of well-ordered aggregates; investigates ordinal numbers of well-ordered aggregates and more. Translated with introduction by P. Jourdain.
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Mathematics in the Time of the Pharaohs by Richard J. Gillings This carefully researched study examines Egyptian mathematics, demonstrating that although operations were limited in number, they were remarkably adaptable to a great many applications.
A History of Greek Mathematics, Vol. 1 by Sir Thomas Heath Volume 1 of an authoritative two-volume set that covers the essentials of mathematics and features every landmark innovation and every important figure, including Euclid, Apollonius, and others.
History of Analytic Geometry by Carl B. Boyer This study presents the concepts and contributions from before the Alexandrian Age through to Fermat and Descartes, and on through Newton and Euler to the "Golden Age," from 1789 to 1850. 1956 edition. Analytical bibliography. Index.
The Thirteen Books of the Elements, Vol. 2 by Euclid Volume 2 of 3-volume set containing complete English text of all 13 books of the Elements plus critical analysis of each definition, postulate and proposition. Vol. 2 includes Books 3-9: Circles, relationships, rectilineal figures.
Games, Gods & Gambling: A History of Probability and Statistical Ideas by F. N. David Episodes from the lives of Galileo, Fermat, Pascal, and others illustrate this fascinating account of the roots of mathematics. Features thought-provoking references to classics, archaeology, biography, poetry. 1962 edition.
