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The author has woven together a broad historical backgrounding and some farily detailed but accessible mathematics in a most exciting way. John Fauvel, co-author of Let Newton Be!

`Alistair Wilson has the admirable aim of popularising mathematics through its history... he makes his points well in a clear and stimulating style.' New Scientist, 4 November 1995 `The author has woven together a broad historical backgrounding and some fairly detailed but accessible mathematics in a most exciting way.' John Fauvel, author of Let Newton Be! ...both readable and unusual... The book has many virtues. The technique of introducing an interesting piece of mathematics by means of a historical tale works rather well.... I'm inclined to characterise this book as one that will help people who are attracted to mathematics get to grips with history, rather than one that will help people who are attracted to history get to grips with mathematics - but whichever it is, it is a brave and largely successful attempt to weave both subjects together in an entertaining and informative manner. s `one of the most lively and entertaining histories of mathematics that I have come across.It is ideal for those with mathematics phobia, for the author's nimble and gentle touch is sure to allay even the fears of congential haters of mathematics.' Endeavour `A book to be read and enjoyed ...' Aslib Book Guide, vol.61, no.9, September 1996. `The clear, vivid style will attract readers.' E Knobloch, Zbl. Math, 847/96.

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Alistair Wilson has worked as an astrophysicist for NASA, lectured in physics at Curtin University, Western Australia, and is currently a freelance writer and teacher living in Perth.

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