A History of Mathematics

The desirability of having a reliable one-volume history for the use of readers who cannot devote themselves to an intensive study of the history of mathematics is generally recognized. On the other hand, it is a difficult task to give an adequate bird s-eye-view of the development of mathematics from its earliest beginnings to the present time. In compiling this history the endeavor has been to use only the most reliable sources. Nevertheless, in covering such a wide territory, mistakes are sure to have crept in. References to the sources used in the revision are given as fully as the limitations of space would permit. These references will assist the reader in following into greater detail the history of any special subject. Frequent use without acknowledgment has been made of the following publications: A nnuario Biografico del Circolo Matematico diP alermo, 1914; Jahrbuch uber die Fortschritte derM athematik, Berlin; .C. Poggendorffs Biographisch-L iterarisches Handworterbuch, Leipzig; Gedenktagebuch fur Mathematiker, von Felix Miiller, 3. A ufL, Leipzig und Berlin, 1912; Revue Semestrielle des Publications Mathematiques, A msterdam. The author is indebted toM iss Falka M. Gibson ofO akland, Cal. for assistance in the reading of the proofs. FLORIAN CAJORI. University of California, March,(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text.