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This book is an autobiography by famous mathematician Benjamin Robins, who reflects on his humble beginnings in humble beginnings to becoming one of the great innovators of the 18th century. Interwoven throughout is a detailed history of mathematics, including a look at the great mathematicians and scientists from Archimedes to Newton. Robins provides captivating descriptions of his relationships with the great mathematical minds of his day, their work and his disputes with them on important mathematical ideas such as the calculus. Scholarly and engaging, this book is essential reading for mathematicians and a fascinating exploration of Robins's life and times for anyone interested in the history of mathematics and the development of science.
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