The Algebra of Mohammed Ben Musa

Frederic Rosen

ISBN 10: 1432615238 / ISBN 13: 9781432615239

Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC Sep 2004, 2004

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Neuware - 1831. Abu Abdallah Mohammed ben Musa, of Khowarezm, who it appears, from his preface, wrote this Treatise at the command of the Caliph Al Mamun, was for a long time considered as the original inventor of Algebra. That he was not the inventor of the Art, is now well established, but that he was the first Mohammedan who wrote upon it, is to be found asserted in several Oriental writers. He was also the first Mussulman who had ever written on the solution of problems by the rules of completion and reduction.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Algebra of Mohammed Ben Musa
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC Sep 2004
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1432615238
• ISBN 13: 9781432615239
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 157H x 25D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 157 millimeters height by 25 millimeters depth
• Weight: 729 grams

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Synopsis

The Algebra of Mohammed Ben Musa is a book written by Frederic Rosen that explores the history and development of algebra in the Islamic world during the 9th and 10th centuries. The book focuses on the work of Mohammed Ben Musa, a mathematician and astronomer who lived during this time period and made significant contributions to the field of algebra. Rosen provides a detailed analysis of Ben Musa's work, including his use of Arabic numerals and his development of algebraic notation. The book also examines the broader cultural and historical context in which Ben Musa lived and worked, including the influence of Greek and Indian mathematics on Islamic scholarship. Overall, The Algebra of Mohammed Ben Musa offers a fascinating glimpse into the early history of algebra and the important role played by Islamic scholars in its development. The book is well-researched and accessible to both scholars and general readers with an interest in mathematics, history, and culture.1831. Abu Abdallah Mohammed ben Musa, of Khowarezm, who it appears, from his preface, wrote this Treatise at the command of the Caliph Al Mamun, was for a long time considered as the original inventor of Algebra. That he was not the inventor of the Art, is now well established, but that he was the first Mohammedan who wrote upon it, is to be found asserted in several Oriental writers. He was also the first Mussulman who had ever written on the solution of problems by the rules of completion and reduction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book Description

Persian mathematician Mohammed ben Musa (c.780-c.850) is considered to be one of the fathers of algebra. His Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing gave us the word 'algebra' and introduced modern algebraic methods. This is the 1831 translation into English by the orientalist Friedrich August Rosen (1805-37).