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One of the foremost workers in the area of premodern science presents the standard nontechnical coverage of Egyptian and Babylonian mathematics and astronomy and their transmission into the Hellenistic world, including the especially interesting, surprising sophistication of Babylonian mathematics. 52 figures.
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications; 2 edition (June 1, 1969)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486223329
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486223322
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  (4 customer reviews)
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