Robert Of Chester's Latin Translation Of The Algebra Of Al-Khowarizmi (1915) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781162032122)

Robert of Chester's Latin Translation of the Algebra of Al-Khowarizmi is a book that was published in 1915. It is a translation of the work of Al-Khowarizmi, a famous mathematician from the Islamic Golden Age. The book is a Latin translation of Al-Khowarizmi's work on algebra, which was originally written in Arabic. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of mathematics, as it provides insight into the development of algebra during the Islamic Golden Age. It also sheds light on the influence of Islamic mathematics on the development of European mathematics. The book includes a preface, introduction, and notes by the translator, Louis Charles Karpinski. The preface provides an overview of the work and its importance, while the introduction provides context for the translation. The notes provide additional information and clarification on certain points in the text. Overall, Robert of Chester's Latin Translation of the Algebra of Al-Khowarizmi is an important historical document that provides insight into the development of mathematics during the Islamic Golden Age. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of mathematics and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Al-Khowarizmi
ISBN-10: 116203212X
ISBN-13: 9781162032122
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 194
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.50d