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Mathematics : from the birth of numbers / Jan Gullberg

This illustrated survey traces the history of mathematics from the origins of numbers to advanced calculus. It explores the development of mathematical concepts and their connections to the sciences and humanities, supported by technical diagrams and historical reproductions.

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