The Hindu-Arabic Numerals Contributor(s): Smith, David Eugene (Author) |
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ISBN: 1444636170 ISBN-13: 9781444636178 Publisher: Bryant Press OUR PRICE: $25.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
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BISAC Categories: - History - Mathematics - Language Arts & Disciplines |
Physical Information: 0.39" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.48 lbs) 168 pages |
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Publisher Description: Contents include; Pronunciation of Oriental Names, Early ideas of their origin, Early Hindu forms with no place value, Later Hindu forms with a place value, The symbol zero, The question of the introduction of the numerals into Europe by Boethius, The development of the numerals among The Arabs, The definite introduction of the Numerals into Europe, and The spread of the Numerals in Europe.... Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |