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Practical Mathematics in a Commercial Metropolis
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Description for Practical Mathematics in a Commercial Metropolis
Hardcover. Describes the development and the demise of the practice of mathematics in sixteenth century Antwerp. This book touches on all aspects of practical mathematics from teaching and instrument making to the practice of building fortifications of the practice of navigation. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 258 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 3JB; PBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 550.
Describes the development and the ultimate demise of the practice of mathematics in sixteenth century Antwerp. Against the background of the violent history of the Religious Wars the story of the practice of mathematics in Antwerp is told through the lives of two protagonists Michiel Coignet and Peeter Heyns. The book touches on all aspects of practical mathematics from teaching and instrument making to the practice of building fortifications of the practice of navigation.
Describes the development and the ultimate demise of the practice of mathematics in sixteenth century Antwerp. Against the background of the violent history of the Religious Wars the story of the practice of mathematics in Antwerp is told through the lives of two protagonists Michiel Coignet and Peeter Heyns. The book touches on all aspects of practical mathematics from teaching and instrument making to the practice of building fortifications of the practice of navigation.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
317
Condition
New
Series
Archimedes
Number of Pages
258
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400757202
SKU
V9789400757202
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Practical Mathematics in a Commercial Metropolis
From the reviews: “This remarkable book centers on the city of Antwerp in the latter half of the 16th century, but it will be of interest to anyone who is curious about the development of mathematics and its application to a variety of fields during that period. … This interesting and scholarly work enhances our knowledge of the role ... Read more