A History of the Study of Mathematics at Cambridge (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108002073)

For centuries, Cambridge University has attracted some of the world's greatest mathematicians. This 1889 book gives a compelling account of how mathematics developed at Cambridge from the middle ages to the late nineteenth century, from the viewpoint of a leading scholar based at Trinity College who was closely involved in teaching the subject. The achievements of notable individuals including Newton and his school are set in the context of the history of the university, its sometimes uneasy relationship with the town community, the college system, and the origin and growth of the mathematical tripos.

Author: Walter William Rouse Ball
ISBN-10: 1108002072
ISBN-13: 9781108002073
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/20/2009
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.65d