Abbo of Fleury and Ramsay: Commentary on the Calculus of Victorious of Aquitaine

Peden, A. M. (Editor)/ British Academy (Corporate Author)

ISBN 10: 0197262600 / ISBN 13: 9780197262603

Published by British Academy, 2003

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illustrated edition. 214 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Abbo of Fleury and Ramsay: Commentary on the Calculus of Victorious of Aquitaine
• Publisher: British Academy
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0197262600
• ISBN 13: 9780197262603
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.5 kilograms

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Synopsis

This is the first edition to provide the complete text of both the fifth-century Calculus of Victorius of Aquitaine and Abbo of Fleury's Commentary on it (written 980/5). These two works shed light on the early history of mathematics, before the introduction of Arabic numerals. This edition (which includes an English summary of the text) is crucial for our current reappraisal of Abbo of Fleury as a major figure of the tenth century, who had a profound impact on later medieval English thought.

About the Author

A.M. Peden is an Honorary Lecturer, University of Glasgow.