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1 Preface Egyptian And Phoenician Mathematics The history of mathematics begins with that of the Ionian Greeks Greek indebtedness to Egyptians and Phoenicians Knowledge of the science of numbers possessed by the Phoenicians Knowledge of the science of numbers possessed by the Egyptians Knowledge of the science of geometry possessed by Egyptians Note on ignorance of mathematics shewn by the Chinese First Period. Mathematics Under Greek Influence The Ionian And Pythagorean Schools The Ionian School "THALES, B.C." His geometrical discoveries His astronomical teaching Anaximander Anaximenes Mamercus Mandryatus The Pythagorean School "PYTHAGORAS, B.C." The Pythagorean teaching The Pythagorean geometry The Pythagorean theory of numbers Epicharmus Hippasus Phiololaus Archippus Lysis "ARCHYTAS, circ. 400 B.C." His solution of the duplication of a cube Theodorus Timaeus Bryso Other Greek Mathematical Schools in the Fifth Century B.C Oenopides of Chios Zeno of Elea Democritus of Abdera The Schools Of Athens And Cyzicus Mathematical teachers at Athens prior to 420 B.C
2 Anaxogoras The Sophists Hippias (The quadratrix) Antipho Three problems in which these schools were specially interested "HIPPOCRATES of Chios, circ. 420 B.C." Letters used to describe geometrical diagrams Introduction in geometry of the method of reduction The quadrature of certain lunes The problem of the duplication of the cube "Plato, B.C." Introduction in geometry of the method of analysis Theorem on the duplication of the cube "EUDOXUS, B.C." Theorems on the golden section Introduction of the method of exhaustions Pupils of Plato and Eudoxus "MENAECHMUS, circ. 340 B.C." Discussion of the conic selections His two solutions of the duplication of the cube Aristaeus. Theaetetus "Aristotle, B.C." Questions on mechanics Letters used to indicate magnitudes The First Alexandrian School Foundation of Alexandria The Third Century before Christ "EUCLID, circ B.C." Euclid's Elements The Elements as a text-book of geometry The Elements as a text-book of the theory of numbers Euclid's other works "Aristarchus, circ B.C." Method of determining the distance of the sun Conon Dositheus Zeuxippus Nicoteles "ARCHIMEDES, B.C." His works on plane geometry
3 His works on geometry of three dimensions "His two papers on arithmetic, and the "cattle problem" His works on the statistics of solids and fluids His astronomy The principles of geometry and that of Archimedes "APOLLONIUS, circ B.C." His conic sections His other works His solution of the duplication of a cube Contrast between his geometry and that of Archimedes "Erathosthenes, B.C." The Sieve of Eratosthenes The Second Century before Christ "Hypsicles (Euclid, book XIV) Nicomedes Diocles" Perseus Zejodorus "HIPPARCHUS, circ. 130 B.C." Foundation of scientific astronomy Foundation of trigonometry "HERO of Alexandria, circ. 125 B.C." Foundation of scientific engineering and of land-surveying Area of a triangle determined in terms of its sides Features of Hero's works The First Century before Christ Theodosius Dionysodorus End of the First Alexandrian School Egypt constituted a Roman province The Second Alexandrian School The First Century after Christ Serenus Menelaus Nicomachus Introduction of the arithmetic current in medieval Europe The Second Century after Christ Theon of Smyran. Thymaridas "PTOLEMY, died in 168" The Almagest
4 Ptolemy's astronomy Ptolemy's geometry The Third Century after Christ "Pappus, circ. 280" "The Suagwg?, a synopsis of Greek mathematics" The Fourth Century after Christ Metrodorus Elementary problems in arithmetic and algebra Three stages in the development of algebra "DIOPHANTUS, circ. 320 (?)" Introduction of syncopated algebra in his Arithmetic "The notation, methods, and subject-matter of the work" His Porisms Subsequent neglect of his discoveries Iamblichus Theon of Alexandria Hypatia Hostility of the Eastern Church to Greek science The Athenian School (in the Fifth Century) "Proclus, Damascius Eutocius" Roman Mathematics Nature and extent of the mathematics read at Rome Contrast between the conditions at Rome and at Alexandria End of the Second Alexandrian School "The capture of Alexandria, and end of the Alexandrian Schools" The Byzantine School Preservation of works of the great Greek Mathematicians Hero of Constantinople Psellus Planudes Barlaam Argyrus Nicholas Rhabdas Pachymeres Moschopulus (Magic Squares) "Capture of Constantinople, and dispersal of Greek Mathematicians" Systems Of Numeration And Primitive Arithmetic Methods of counting and indicating numbers amoung primitive races
5 Use of the abacus or swan-pan for practical calculation Methods of representing nu The Lilavati or arithmetic; decimal numeration used The Bija Ganita or algebra Development of Mathematics in Arabia "ALKARISMI or AL-KHWARIZMI, circ. 830" His Al-gebr we 'l mukabala His solution of a quadratic equation Introduction of Arabic or Indian system of numeration "Tabit Ibn Korra, ; solution of a cubic equation" Alkayami Alkarki Development of algebra Albategni Albuzjani Development of trigonometry Alhazen Abd-al-gehl Development of geometry Characteristics of the Arabian School Introduction Of Arabian Works Into Europe The Eleventh Century Moorish Teachers Geber ibn Aphla Arzachel The Twelfth Century Adelhard of Bath Ben-Ezra Gerad John Hispalensis The Thirteenth Century "Leonardo Of Pisa, circ " "The Liber Abaci, 1202" The introduction of the Arabic numerals into commerce The introduction of the Arabic numerals into science The mathematic tournament "Frederick II., " "Jordanus, circ. 1220" His De Numeris Datis; syncopated algebra Holywood "Roger Bacon, "
6 Campanus The Fourteenth Century Bradwardine Oresmus The reform of the university curriculum The Fifteenth Century Beldomandi The Development Of Arithmetic The Boethian arithmetic Algorism or modern arithmetic The Arabic (or Indian) symbols: history of "Introduction into Europe by science, commerce, and calendars" Improvements introduced in algoristic arithmetic Simplification of the fundemental processe Introduction of signs for addition and subtraction "Invention of logarithms, 1614" "Use of decimals, 1619" The Mathematics Of The Renaissance Effect of invention of printing The renaissance Development of Syncopated Algebra and Trigonometry "REGIOMONTANUS, " His De Triangulis (printed in 1496) "Purbach, Cusa, Chuquet, circ. 1484" Introduction and origin of symbols + and - "Pacioli or Lucas di Burgo, circ. 1500" "His arithmetic and geometry, 1494" "Leonardo da Vinci, " "Dürer, Copernicus, " "Record, ; introduction of symbol for equality" "Rudolff, circ Riese, " "STIFEL, " "His Arithmetica Integra, 1544" "TARTAGLIA, " "His solution of a cubic equation, 1535"
7 "His arithmetic, " "CARDAN, " "Hid Ars Magna, 1545; the third work printed on algebra" His solution of a cubic equation "Ferrari, ; solution of a biquadratic equation" "Rheticus, Maurolycus Borrel Xylander" "Commandino Peletier Romanus Pitiscus Ramus, " "Bombelli, circ. 1570" Development of Symbolic Algebra "VIETA, " "The In Artem; introduction of symbolic algebra, 1591" Vieta's other works "Girard, ; development of trigonometry and algebra" "NAPIER, ; development of trigonometry and algebra" "Briggs, ; calculations of tables of logarithms" "HARRIOT, ; development of analysis in algebra" "Oughtred, " The Origin of the more Common Symbols in Algebra The Close Of The Renaissance Development of Mechanics and Experimental Methods "STEVINUS, " "Commencement of the modern treatment of statistics, 1586" "GALILEO, " Commencement of the science of dynamics Galileo's astronomy "Francis Bacon, " Revival of Interest in Pure Geometry "KEPLER, " "His Paralipomena, 1604; principle of continuity" "His Stereometria, 1615; use of infinitesimals" "Kepler's laws of planetary motion, 1609 and 1619" "Desargues, " His Brouillon project; use of projective geometry
8 Mathematical Knowledge at the Close of the Renaissance Third Period Modern Mathematics The History Of Modern Mathematics Treatment of the subject Invention of analytical geometry and the method of indivisibles Invention of the calculus Development of mechanics Application of mathematics to physics Recent development of pure mathematics History Of Mathematics From Descartes To Huygens "DESCARTES, " His views on philosophy "His invention of analytical geometry, 1637" "His algebra, optics, and theory of vortices" "CAVALIERI, " The method of indivisibles "PASCAL, " His geometrical conics The arthmetical triangle "Foundation of the theory of probabilities, 1654" His discussion of the cycloid "WALLIS, " "The Arithmetica Infinitorum, 1656" Law of indices in algebra Use of series in quadratures "Earliest rectification of curves, 1657" Wallis's algebra "FERMAT, " His investigation on the theory of numbers His use in geometry of analysis and of infinitesimals "Foundation of the theory of probabilities, 1654" "HUYGENS, " "The Horologium Oscillatorium, 1673" The undulatory theory of light Other Mathematicians of this Time Bachet Marsenne; theorem on primes and perfect numbers Roberval Van Schooten. Saint-Vincent Torricelli Hudde
9 Frénicle De Laloubère Mercator Barrow; the differential triangle Brouncker; continued fractions James Gregory; distinction between convergent and divergent series Sir Christopher Wren Hooke Collins Pell Sluze Viviani Tschirnhausen. De la Hire Roemer Rolle The Life And Works Of Newton Newton's school and undergraduate life "Investigations in on fluxions, optics, and gravitation" "His views on gravitation, 1666" Researches in "Elected Lucasian professor, 1669" "Optical lectures and discoveries, " "Emission theory of light, 1675" "The Leibnitz Letters, 1676" "Discoveries and lectures on algebra, " "Discoveries and lectures on gravitation, 1684" "The Principia, " The subject-matter of the Principia Publication of the Principia Investigations and work from 1686 to 1696 "Appointment at the Mint, and removal to London, 1696" "Publication of the Optics, 1704" Appendix on classification of cubic curves Appendix on quadrature by The controversy as to the Table of Contents provided by Blackwell's Book Services and R.R. Bowker. Used with permission.
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