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An introduction to the history of algebra : solving equations from Mesopotamian times to the Renaissance / Jacques Sesiano ; translated by Anna Pierrehumbert.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Sesiano, Jacques, author.
- Series:
- Mathematical world ; v. 27.
- Mathematical World, 2380-5692 ; v. 27
- Standardized Title:
- Introduction à l'histoire de l'algèbre. English
- Language:
- English
- French
- Multiple languages
- Subjects (All):
- Algebra--History.
- Algebra.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (viii, 174 pages) : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- Providence, R.I. : American Mathematical Society, c2009.
- System Details:
- Mode of access : World Wide Web
- Contents:
- 1. Algebra in Mesopotamia 2. Algebra in ancient Greece 3. Algebra in the Islamic world 4. Algebra in medieval Europe 5. Algebra in the Renaissance Appendix A. Mesopotamian texts in translation Appendix B. Greek and Latin texts Appendix C. Arabic texts Appendix D. Hebrew text Appendix E. French, German, Italian, and Provençal texts
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Electronic reproduction. Providence, Rhode Island : American Mathematical Society. 2012
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Sesiano, Jacques. introduction to the history of algebra :
- ISBN:
- 9781470418113 (online)
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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