Astronomy as a science began with the Ionian philosophers, with whom Greek philosophy and mathematics also began. While the Egyptians and Babylonians had accomplished much of astronomical worth, it remained for the unrivalled speculative genius of the Greeks, in particular, their mathematical genius, to lay the foundations of the true science of astronomy. In this classic study, a noted scholar discusses in lucid detail the specific advances made by the Greeks, many of whose ideas anticipated the discoveries of modern astronomy. Pythagoras, born at Samos about 572 B.C., was probably the...
Astronomy as a science began with the Ionian philosophers, with whom Greek philosophy and mathematics also began. While the Egyptians and Babylonia...
The first edition of this book, which was the first English Diophantus, appeared in 1885 and has long been out of print. It is with this in mind that the author endeavored to make accessible again the teachings contained within this rare tome. This edition contains the seminal mathematic work of Diaphanous in a more consolidated and applicable form, containing chapters such as: Diohantus and his Works, Diophantus methods of solution, The porisms and other assumptions in Diohantus, as well as the complete Arithmetica and a number of relevant supplements. This classic text is a worthy addition...
The first edition of this book, which was the first English Diophantus, appeared in 1885 and has long been out of print. It is with this in mind that ...
This early work on mathematics details the history and development of algebra by Greek mathematician Diophantus of Alexandria. This is a fascinating book and thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in the origins of algebra and the evolution of mathematics, as well as providing interesting reading for discerning historians and grecophiles. The honourable Sir Thomas Little Heath was a British civil servant, classical scholar, mathematician, historian, translator, and mountaineer. A worthy addition to any personal library, this text is now extremely rare and is proudly republished here...
This early work on mathematics details the history and development of algebra by Greek mathematician Diophantus of Alexandria. This is a fascinating b...
