A Brief History of Mathematics: An Authorized Translation of Dr. Karl Fink's Geschichte Der Elementar-Mathematik - Gyan Books

A Brief History of Mathematics: An Authorized Translation of Dr. Karl Fink's Geschichte Der Elementar-Mathematik - Gyan Books

About The Book: A Brief History of Mathematics” (1900), translated by Wooster W. Beman and David E. Smith, renders Karl Fink’s compact German treatise Geschichte der Elementar-Mathematik into English . Aimed at both students and professors, it surveys the evolution of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry—from early number systems and symbolic notation to medieval and Renaissance developments—while carefully omitting individual biographies in favor of structural clarityWith 333 pages, it offers a concise yet scholarly account of how core mathematical concepts emerged and matured over centuries, making it a valuable pedagogical resource.

Author: Wooster Woodruff Beman and David Eugene Smith

Pages: 362

Edition: 1900

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