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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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A must-read for every serious mathematician!
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...
Published on April 16, 1999
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
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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...
Published on December 31, 2006 by Jack G. Dombrowski
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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!,
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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???,
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.
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Ars Magna or the Rules of Algebra by Girolamo Cardano (Paperback - Dec. 1993)
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