Name: practical mathematics in a commercial metropolis: mathematical life in late 16th century antwerp
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Author: Meskens, Ad
ISBN: 9789400757202

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practical mathematics in a commercial metropolis: mathematical life in late 16th century antwerp

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Physical Book

Author

Ad Meskens

Publisher

Springer

Year

2013

Language

English

Pages

258

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

23.4 x 15.6 x 1.8 cm

Weight

0.56 kg.

ISBN

9400757204

ISBN13

9789400757202

Synopsis "practical mathematics in a commercial metropolis: mathematical life in late 16th century antwerp"

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.

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