Title: History of the Theory of Numbers, Vol. 1: Divisibility and Primality (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0265399939
ISBN 13: 9780265399934
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Tr�s bon

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This book comprehensively explores the history of perfect, multiply perfect, and amicable numbers from early Greek origins through the 17th century. The author delves into the intriguing nature of these numbers, presenting the foundational work of Euclid, the medieval thoughts of Boethius and Fibonacci, and the early modern contributions of Cataldi and Bachet de M�zirac. The book not only presents an in-depth study of the mathematical properties of these numbers but also examines their philosophical and cultural significance. By analyzing the ideas of prominent thinkers throughout history, the author sheds light on the evolution of mathematical thought and the enduring fascination with perfect numbers. Through a detailed examination of historical sources, this book offers a rich understanding of the development of number theory and the enduring legacy of these fascinating mathematical objects.

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