The history of mathematics deals with the origin of discoveries in mathematics and the mathematical methods and notation of the past. Before the modern age and worldwide spread of knowledge, …

There is a need today for an undergraduate textbook, which is also accessible to the general reader interested in the history of mathematics. In the following pages, I have tried to give a reasonably full …

Copernicus and Galileo revolutionised the applications of mathematics to the study of the universe. The progress in algebra had a major psychological effect and enthusiasm for mathematical research, in …

Jan 11, 2026 · Mathematics, the science of structure, order, and relation that has evolved from counting, measuring, and describing the shapes of objects. Mathematics has been an indispensable adjunct to …

Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of numbers are important to trade and have been employed by civilizations for thousands of years. Algebra deals with solving problems that involve …

Jan 16, 2025 · Mathematics is often called the language of the universe, and for good reason. From ancient civilizations using math to measure land and track celestial movements to modern …

Read the human stories behind the innovations, and how they made – and sometimes destroyed – the men and women who devoted their lives to the Story of Mathematics. Follow the History of …