Mathematics and Its History
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Mathematics and Its History
John Stillwell
7 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2018–2023.
What people on Hacker News said
The book connects and the parts of mathematics with a historical perspective.
Wonderfully written. From the ancients to the 20th century, covers the mathematics (in a lot of detail) and lives of major mathematicians (potted bios).
It does a good job connecting analysis, algebraic geometry and number theory following the historical evolution of modern topics.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Recommend a maths book for a teenager? 2020 · 3 recommendations
- Ask HN: Math books that made you significantly better at math? 2023 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you plan to read in 2020? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Are there books for mathematics like Feynman's lectures on physics? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What's the best textbook you've read? 2018 · 1 recommendation