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A Source Book in Mathematics, Volume Two, is an essential collection for anyone fascinated by the intellectual journey of mathematical discovery. Edited by David Eugene Smith, this volume provides an English translation of significant works from the Renaissance through the end of the nineteenth century. It offers a rare, primary-source window into the evolution of geometry, probability, the calculus, and quaternions.
Readers are invited to explore the foundational thoughts of brilliant minds such as Newton, Leibniz, Pascal, Riemann, and Hamilton. By presenting succinct selections from over 125 historical treatises, the book reveals the growth of mathematical science as it was first experienced by the world. Each article is accompanied by a biographical and historical introduction, providing crucial context to these monumental breakthroughs. Whether you are a student, a teacher, or simply a lover of science history, this volume serves as a clear, authoritative, and vivid record of the breakthroughs that shaped modern mathematics. It is a masterful resource that honours the origins of the field with precision and clarity.
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