The Rainbow of Mathematics: A History of the Mathematical Sciences

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The Rainbow of Mathematics: A History of the Mathematical Sciences (ISBN: 0393320308) by Ivor Grattan-Guinness:This work covers mathematics from its recorded beginnings to the end of World War I. It is a synthesis of remarkable historical and mathematical scope, and it providespenetrating insight into the connections between mathematical and scientific ideas.Readers will find a wealth of interesting and useful information, as well asa wonderful list of references.