“Foreshadowings of the principles and even of the language of [the infinitesimal] calculus can be found in the writings of Napier, Kepler, Cavalieri, Fermat, Wallis, and Barrow. It was Newton's good luck to come at a time when everything was ripe for the discovery, and his ability enabled him to construct almost at once a complete calculus.”
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A Short Account of the History of Mathematics
This book provides a comprehensive yet succinct exploration of the evolution of mathematics, covering key figures, discoveries, and mathematical ideas from ancient times to the present day. more
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