A History of Elementary MathematicsWritten by a distinguished educator, this survey for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students traces the development of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry in the ancient world; the influence of Hindu and Arabic mathematicians on medieval European thought; and the trends that led to modern mathematics. 1917 edition. |
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A History of Elementary Mathematics, with Hints on Methods of Teaching Florian Cajori No preview available - 2019 |
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