This is an examination of number theory as it emerged in the 17th through to the 19th century, leading to an understanding of today's research problems on the basis of their historical evolution. The book introduces the reader to the mathematicians Fermat, Euler, Lagrange, Legendre and Gauss. It goes on to tackle advanced themes in this field, often dubbed the queen of mathematics.
This is an examination of number theory as it emerged in the 17th through to the 19th century, leading to an understanding of today's research problem...
