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OverviewUntil recently, only six of thirteen books comprising Diophantus’ Arithmetica were known to us. Four other books in an Arabic translation have been discovered recently. We can now understand the organization of this work and its long-lasting impact on mathematics. The present book offers the first historical and mathematical study of the work as it has survived in ten books. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Roshdi Rashed , Christian HouzelPublisher: De Gruyter Imprint: De Gruyter Volume: 11 Dimensions: Width: 17.00cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 1.191kg ISBN: 9783110335934ISBN 10: 311033593 Pages: 649 Publication Date: 30 October 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Language: French Table of ContentsReviewsWhat we have here, then, is a modern mathematical commentary on a classical text. [...] it is an invaluable help to the mathematical reader who simply wants to see what is there. Fernando Q. Gouv�a in: MAA Reviews 04/11/2017 What we have here, then, is a modern mathematical commentary on a classical text. [...] it is an invaluable help to the mathematical reader who simply wants to see what is there. Fernando Q. Gouv'a in: MAA Reviews 04/11/2017 What we have here, then, is a modern mathematical commentary on a classical text. [...] it is an invaluable help to the mathematical reader who simply wants to see what is there. Fernando Q. Gouvea in: MAA Reviews 04/11/2017 Author InformationR. Rashed und C. Houzel, CNRS, Paris. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |