Mathematical Thought from Ancient to Modern Times

Updated August 13, 2026

Lot number	206
Estimate	49.00 CAD
Auction	Bid Boss Premium Liquidation Auction (48)
Date	August 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
Auction house	Bid Boss Inc
Location	Centre, Alabama

Rack Location: B182 Condition: Grade A Original Title: Mathematical Thought from Ancient to Modern Times (vol. 2) -------------------------------- Sold as received. Items are inspected and tested for basic functionality where applicable. By placing a bid, you acknowledge and accept the item's condition as described, along with all associated risks. -------------------------------- Any MSRP or Presale Estimate values provided are for reference only and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or guarantee of value. Actual market price may differ substantially. -------------------------------- Images may include stock or generic photos provided for reference. Buyers must review all available images carefully. Photos of the actual item take precedence over any generic images or descriptions. ASIN: 0195061365 This comprehensive history traces the development of mathematical ideas and the careers of the men responsible for them. Volume 1 looks at the disciplines origins in Babylon and Egypt, the creation of geometry and trigonometry by the Greeks, and the role of mathematics in the medieval and early modern periods. Volume 2 focuses on calculus, the rise of analysis in the 19th century, and the number theories of Dedekind and Dirichlet. The concluding volume covers the revival of projective geometry, the emergence of abstract algebra, the beginnings of topology, and the influence of Godel on recent mathematical study. Read more.

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