The Doctrine of Chances: Or a Method of Calculating the Probability of Events in Play (1718)

The Doctrine of Chances, written by Abraham de Moivre in 1718, is a mathematical treatise that explores the probability of events in games of chance. The book presents a method for calculating the probability of various outcomes in games such as dice, cards, and lotteries. De Moivre's work is considered a seminal text in the field of probability theory, and it is credited with laying the foundation for modern statistics. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike. It includes numerous examples and exercises to help readers understand the concepts presented. The Doctrine of Chances remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in probability theory, game theory, or statistics.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.

The French mathematician Abraham de Moivre (1667-1754) is remembered for his formula which relates complex numbers and trigonometry. Reissued here is the revised and expanded 1738 second edition of the influential textbook on probability theory that he first published in English in 1718.