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This book examines a treatise by Archimedes that establishes the means to calculate what in his time seemed impossible: the number of grains of sand that could fill a sphere the size of the known universe. The author endeavors to convey the significance of Archimedes' work, which introduced the concept of place value in mathematics and brought forth the principle used in modern computing. The intricate details and methods Archimedes developed in this text would not only influence the mathematics of his time, but would also serve as a foundation for advancements in the field for centuries to come.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines a treatise by Archimedes that establishes the means to calculate what in his time seemed impossible: the number of grains of sand that could fill a sphere the size of the known universe. The author endeavors to convey the significance of Archimedes' work, which introduced the concept of place value in mathematics and brought forth the principle used in modern computing. The intricate details and methods Archimedes developed in this text would not only influence the mathematics of his time, but would also serve as a foundation for advancements in the field for centuries to come. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334597770_0
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