A History of the Study of Mathematics at Cambridge |
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| Author:
| Ball, Walter William Rouse |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Mathematics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-00207-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2009 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $42.99 |
Book Description:
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This 1889 book gives a compelling account of how mathematics developed at Cambridge from the middle ages to the late nineteenth century. The origin and growth of the 'mathematical tripos' and the achievements of notable individuals including Newton are set in the context of the wider history of the university.
This 1889 book gives a compelling account of how mathematics developed at Cambridge from the middle ages to the late nineteenth century. The origin and growth of the 'mathematical tripos' and the achievements of notable individuals including Newton are set in the context of the wider history of the university.