Practical mathematics in a commercial metropolis: Mathematical life in late 16th century Antwerp (Archimedes, 31) - Hardcover

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9789400757202: Practical mathematics in a commercial metropolis: Mathematical life in late 16th century Antwerp (Archimedes, 31)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 9400757204 ISBN 13: 9789400757202
Publisher: Springer, 2013

Synopsis

Describes the development and the ultimate demise of the practice of mathematics in sixteenth century Antwerp. Against the background of the violent history of the Religious Wars the story of the practice of mathematics in Antwerp is told through the lives of two protagonists Michiel Coignet and Peeter Heyns. The book touches on all aspects of practical mathematics from teaching  and instrument making to the practice of building fortifications of the practice of navigation.​

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This volumedescribes the development and the ultimate demise of the practice of mathematics in sixteenth century Antwerp. Against the background of the violent history of the Religious Wars the story of the practice of mathematics in Antwerp is told through the lives of two protagonists Michiel Coignet and Peeter Heyns. The book touches on all aspects of practical mathematics from teaching and instrument making to the practice of building fortifications of the practice of navigation.​

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Publisher
Springer
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9400757204
ISBN 13 
9789400757202
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
273

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