A Mathematical Dictionary, or a Compendious Explication of All Mathematical

Jacques Ozanam, Joseph Raphson

ISBN 10: 0282113223 / ISBN 13: 9780282113223

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book is an authoritative compendium of mathematical, physical, astronomical and cosmological knowledge as it was understood in England in the 17th century. It contains explanations of key concepts and definitions, and explores advanced topics such as incommensurable numbers, astronomy and the nature of the universe. The author draws on the work of leading scholars such as Euclid, Ptolemy, and Copernicus, and attempts to synthesize their ideas into a coherent framework. While the book is a product of its time, it offers intriguing insights into the history of science and mathematics, and will be of interest to anyone with a curious mind and a passion for understanding the origins of scientific discovery. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Mathematical Dictionary, or a Compendious Explication of All Mathematical
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0282113223
• ISBN 13: 9780282113223
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Mathematics

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This book is an authoritative compendium of mathematical, physical, astronomical and cosmological knowledge as it was understood in England in the 17th century. It contains explanations of key concepts and definitions, and explores advanced topics such as incommensurable numbers, astronomy and the nature of the universe. The author draws on the work of leading scholars such as Euclid, Ptolemy, and Copernicus, and attempts to synthesize their ideas into a coherent framework. While the book is a product of its time, it offers intriguing insights into the history of science and mathematics, and will be of interest to anyone with a curious mind and a passion for understanding the origins of scientific discovery.