The infinite in the finite
Wilson, Alistair MacIntosh1995
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Combining historical fact with a retelling of ancient myths and legends, this book describes the historical, geographical and religious background that gave rise to mathematics in ancient Egypt, Babylon, China, Greece, India and the Arab world.
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Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1995.
Collation:
400p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780198539506 (hbk)
Dewey class:
510.9510.9510
Local class:
510.9
Language:
English
BRN:
746566