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Practical mathematics in a commercial metropolis - Mathematical life in late 16th century Antwerp (Hardcover, 2013 ed.) Loot Price: R3,351
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Practical mathematics in a commercial metropolis - Mathematical life in late 16th century Antwerp (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)

Ad Meskens

Series: Archimedes, 31

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Describes the development and the ultimate demise of the practice of mathematics insixteenth 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. "

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Imprint: Springer
Country of origin: Netherlands
Series: Archimedes, 31
Release date: March 2013
First published: 2013
Authors: Ad Meskens
Dimensions: 235 x 155 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 258
Edition: 2013 ed.
ISBN-13: 978-9400757202
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > History of mathematics
LSN: 9400757204
Barcode: 9789400757202

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