Leonhard Euler and the Bernoullis Mathematicians from Basel |
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| Author:
| Tent, M. B. W. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-56881-464-3 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2009 |
| Publisher: | A K Peters, Limited
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $120.00USD $35.95USD $54.00 |
Book Description:
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This work is a fascinating tale of the Bernoulli family and Euler's association with them. Along with discussing the story of Jacob, Johann, and Daniel Bernoulli, the book explores how Euler quickly rose to prominence in the academies of Berlin and St. Petersburg and became the most prolific and profound mathematician that ever lived. The author skillfully relates the story of these remarkable men, their great ambitions, and their dedication to mathematics--often against parental...
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This work is a fascinating tale of the Bernoulli family and Euler's association with them. Along with discussing the story of Jacob, Johann, and Daniel Bernoulli, the book explores how Euler quickly rose to prominence in the academies of Berlin and St. Petersburg and became the most prolific and profound mathematician that ever lived. The author skillfully relates the story of these remarkable men, their great ambitions, and their dedication to mathematics--often against parental authority. Refreshing fictional dialogue is interspersed throughout an otherwise accurate historical scenario.