From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries The Extraordinary Story of Maths

From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries: The Extraordinary Story of Maths By Chris Waring
2012 | 192 Pages | ISBN: 1843178737 | EPUB | 3 MB
We may remember their equations and discoveries from school, but do we remember who the men behind the math were? From the theories of Pythagoras (did you know he ran a secret brotherhood that studied maths, music, and gymnastics?) to coining the term "Googol," this book is packed full of fascinating facts and surprising stories from ancient times to the modern day. Do you want to know why the Ancient Greeks knew so much math? Or, why there was so little math studied in the Dark Ages? Read this fascinating book to uncover the mysteries of math.