Thomas Harriot's Artis Analyticae Praxis - An English Translation with Commentary (Paperback, 2007 ed.)

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This is the first English translation of Thomas Harriot's seminal Artis Analyticae Praxis, first published in Latin in 1631. It has recently become clear that Harriot's editor substantially rearranged the work, and omitted sections beyond his comprehension. Commentary included with this translation relates to corresponding pages in the manuscript papers, enabling exploration of Harriot's novel and advanced mathematics. This publication provides the basis for a reassessment of the development of algebra.

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This is the first English translation of Thomas Harriot's seminal Artis Analyticae Praxis, first published in Latin in 1631. It has recently become clear that Harriot's editor substantially rearranged the work, and omitted sections beyond his comprehension. Commentary included with this translation relates to corresponding pages in the manuscript papers, enabling exploration of Harriot's novel and advanced mathematics. This publication provides the basis for a reassessment of the development of algebra.

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Imprint

Springer-Verlag New York

Country of origin

United States

Series

Sources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Release date

November 2014

Availability

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First published

2007

Authors

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Dimensions

235 x 155 x 17mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

299

Edition

2007 ed.

ISBN-13

978-1-4939-0201-9

Barcode

9781493902019

Categories

LSN

1-4939-0201-6



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