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The Man of Numbers: Fibonacci's Arithmetic Revolution
The Man of Numbers Fibonacci's Arithmetic Revolution
Author: Keith Devlin
In 1202, a 32-year old Italian finished one of the most influential books of all time, which introduced modern arithmetic to Western Europe. Devised in India in the 7th and 8th centuries and brought to North Africa by Muslim traders, the Hindu-Arabic system helped transform the West into the dominant force in science, technology, and commerce, l...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780802778123
ISBN-10: 0802778127
Publication Date: 7/5/2011
Pages: 192
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Publisher: Walker & Company
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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