The Story of Mathematics: From Creating the Pyramids to Exploring Infinity

Rooney, Anne

ISBN 10: 1782128247 / ISBN 13: 9781782128243

Published by Arcturus Publishing Ltd, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Story of Mathematics: From Creating the Pyramids to Exploring Infinity
• Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782128247
• ISBN 13: 9781782128243
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The Story of Mathematics traces humankind's greatest achievements, plotting a journey from innumerate cave-dwellers, through the towering mathematical intellects of the past 4,000 years, to where we stand today.

About the Author

Anne Rooney gained a degree and then a PhD in medieval literature from Trinity College, Cambridge. She has written many books for adults and children on a variety of subjects, including science and history, and lives in Cambridge.