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accepted algebraic already analysis ancient appeared applied Arabic arithmetic astronomy Babylonian became began calculus called Century circle complex computational conception concerning contains continued curves Descartes developed differential discovery early Egyptian equations established Euclid Euler example existence expressed field figures followed foundation functions Gauss geometry given Greek ideas important infinite influence integral interest introduced Italy known Lagrange Laplace later leading Leibniz mathe mathematicians mathematics matics means mechanics method nature Newton Nineteenth notation Oriental original Paris period Persian plane position present principle probability problems professor projective proof published pure question rational reached reason relation remained remarkable Riemann rigorous Roman showed so-called solution solved space square symbols tables texts theorem theory tion tradition translation University vols volume whole written wrote