A General History of Mathematics From the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Eighteenth Century. Tr. From the French of John [!] Bossut ... to Which Is Affixed a Chronological Table of the Most Eminent Mathematicians

In A General History of Mathematics, Charles Bossut and John Bonnycastle provide a comprehensive overview of the history of mathematics. Through their engaging narrative and thorough research, they shed light on the most important mathematical discoveries and the minds behind them. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of mathematics and the people who shaped this field.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.