The Story of Mathematics

S An illustrated history of mankind's greatest achievement: the science of mathematics Maths is the new rock and roll. Follows on from the success of books like Fermat s Last Theorem, The Code Book, Nature s Numbers Special flapped paperback edition.

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Mathematics is not only a discipline integral to humankind's desire to navigate and to trade, it is also an artistic inspiration and a guide to the movement of the heavens. This book takes us on a journey through mathematical ideas across the centuries and across different cultures, from Babylonian clay tablets to computer images of complexity; from Renaissance perspective to game theory. Written as a compelling narrative and accompanied by sumptuous images from illuminated manuscripts to Modern art, this is a beautiful and inspirational book that sheds light on a world rarely supposed to possess such importance, intrigue and charm.