9781330394625 - Examination Papers in Arithmetic: Designed for Use in High and Public Schools, and Especially Adapted for the Preparation of Candidates for the Various Examinations... (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a rich exploration of arithmetic as developed by one of the most brilliant scholars of all time, Omar Khayyam. The author delves into Khayyam's life and work, painting a vivid picture of a remarkable mind whose mathematical insights helped shape the foundations of modern mathematics. The author provides a detailed exposition of Khayyam's contributions to algebra and geometry, and his treatise on cubic equations. Throughout the book, the author relates Khayyam's work to the broader development of mathematics in the medieval Islamic world, and its profound influence on future scholars like Fibonacci and Copernicus. Readers will come away from this book with a deep appreciation of Khayyam's genius, and a new understanding of the historical sweep of mathematical 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. print-on-demand item.