This early work on mathematics details the history and development of algebra by Greek mathematician Diophantus of Alexandria. This is a fascinating book and thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in the origins of algebra and the evolution of mathematics, as well as providing interesting reading for discerning historians and grecophiles. The honourable Sir Thomas Little Heath was a British civil servant, classical scholar, mathematician, historian, translator, and mountaineer. A worthy addition to any personal library, this text is now extremely rare and is proudly republished here with an original biography of the author.

The first edition of this book, which was the first English Diophantus, appeared in 1885 and has long been out of print. It is with this in mind that the author endeavored to make accessible again the teachings contained within this rare tome. This edition contains the seminal mathematic work of Diaphanous in a more consolidated and applicable form, containing chapters such as: Diohantus and his Works, Diophantus methods of solution, The porisms and other assumptions in Diohantus, as well as the complete Arithmetica and a number of relevant supplements. This classic text is a worthy addition to the library of any discerning mathematician and will appeal to collectors of historical mathematic texts. Sir Thomas Little Heath, was a mathematician, British civil servant, classical scholar, translator, historian of ancient Greek mathematics, and mountaineer. Originally written in 1910, this classic is proudly republished here with an introductory biography of the author."

This brief but thorough history of the mathematics of ancient Greece encompasses the enduring contributions of the scientists whose works form the basis of most modern mathematics. The well-written, nontechnical text by a prominent teacher and mathematician is geared toward high school, college, and graduate students; teachers; and those seeking a historical perspective on mathematics. Unabridged republication of the Dover edition (1963).