Mathematics Of The Ancients
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Mathematics Of The Ancients is a book written by George H. Cooper that explores the mathematical knowledge and practices of ancient civilizations. The book covers the mathematical achievements of various ancient cultures such as the Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, and Chinese. It delves into their number systems, geometry, algebra, and trigonometry, and how they were used in practical applications such as astronomy, architecture, and engineering. The book also discusses the influence of these ancient mathematical practices on modern mathematics and highlights the importance of studying the history of mathematics. Overall, Mathematics Of The Ancients is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of mathematics and the contributions of ancient civilizations to the field.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Ancient Britain: The Cradle of Civilization, by George H. Cooper. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766142663.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781162844732
- ISBN-10: 1162844736
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.25 x 0.05 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.18 pounds
- Page Count: 24
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