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Number story : from counting to cryptography
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Number story : from counting to cryptography

by Peter Higgins

This work examines the history and development of numbers, explaining their origins and practical applications. It covers a range of topics from basic puzzles to complex mathematical concepts, illustrating how numerical ideas relate to real-world problem solving.

Accession 2867 ISBN 9781848000001 Publisher Nicolaus Copernicus (b.1473, d.1543)
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