Ars Magna or the Rules of Algebra [Paperback]

Girolamo Cardano (Author), T. Richard Witmer (Translator)

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Latin

Product Details

• Paperback: 267 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (December 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486678113
• ISBN-13: 978-0486678115
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,675,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for every serious mathematician!, April 16, 1999

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This review is from: Ars Magna or the Rules of Algebra (Paperback)

The "Ars Magna" by Girolamo Cardano is one of the most important books of the 16th century, a milestone for algebra and mathematics. With its new way of treating scientific problems, it's also a typical representant of the Italian Renaissance. This is a long overdue re-issue, translated from Latin into English and adapted to modern mathematical syntax. Mathematicians and historians both will enjoy it!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Why???, December 31, 2006

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This review is from: Ars Magna or the Rules of Algebra (Paperback)

Why is this book worth $500? What from this book can not be gained from purchasing a book from the 17th century and beyond that hasn't been covered in the 16th century. Don't get me wrong... I love reading about the history of mathematics... but to charge $500 for a book, I need a pretty good reason to buy it.

Please let me know if there is such a reason I should read this book??