Diophantos of Alexandria: A Study in the History of Greek Algebra by T.L. Heath

Description: Diophantos of Alexandria by T.L. Heath Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Very little is known about the life of the third-century Greek algebraist Diophantos of Alexandria: uncertainty surrounds even the exact form of his name. In this 1885 investigation of Diophantos work, the first to appear in English, T. L. Heath (1861-1940) presents and analyses the known facts with meticulous care. Publisher Description The Greek mathematician Diophantos of Alexandria lived during the third century CE. Apart from his age (he reached eighty-four), very little else is known about his life. Even the exact form of his name is uncertain, and only a few incomplete manuscripts of his greatest work, Arithmetica, have survived. In this impressive scholarly investigation, first published in 1885, Thomas Little Heath (1861-1940) meticulously presents what can be gleaned from Greek, Latin and Arabic sources, and guides the reader through the algebraists idiosyncratic style of mathematics, discussing his notation and originality. This was the first thorough survey of Diophantos work to appear in English. Also reissued in this series are Heaths two-volume History of Greek Mathematics, his treatment of Greek astronomy through the work of Aristarchus of Samos, and his edition in modern notation of the Treatise on Conic Sections by Apollonius of Perga. Details ISBN 1108062938 ISBN-13 9781108062930 Title Diophantos of Alexandria Author T.L. Heath Format Paperback Year 2014 Pages 266 Publisher Cambridge University Press GE_Item_ID:78527996; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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