From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries by Chris Waring

From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries

Author: Chris Waring

Categories: Reference  

Price: £9.99Buy from Amazon

Publication date: 6 September 2012

ISBN: 9781843178736

About the book:

We may remember their equations and discoveries from school, but do we remember who the men behind the maths were? From the theories of Pythagoras (did you know he ran a secret brotherhood that studied maths, music and gymnastics?) to coining the term 'Googol', From 0 to Infinity in 26 Centuries: The extraordinary story of maths is packed full of fascinating facts and surprising stories from ancient times to the modern day. Do you want to know why the Ancient Greeks knew so much maths? Or, why there was so little maths studied in the Dark Ages? Read this fascinating book to uncover the mysteries of maths...

Reviews:

''Works very well as an introduction to the history of maths' — Significance magazine

'Sit back and enjoy a maths lesson like no other ... exploring the mysteries of maths has never been so much fun' — Lancashire Evening Post