Worlds Out of Nothing: A Course in the History of Geometry in the 19th Century

Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Series

by Jeremy Gray

Based on the latest historical research, this is the first book to provide a course on the history of geometry in the 19th century. The book is a comprehensive resource with full background material and selections and translations from original sources. It provides both an overview of the growth of a major part of mathematics and offers practical guidance on the teaching of the history of mathematics.

Genres: History, Mathematics, Geometry

376 pages, Paperback

First published November 17, 2006

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[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a brilliant maths book - it has a very nice combination of historical context and mathematical content. You can follow the actual maths and workings of those who developed theories and ideas relating to non-Euclidean geometry. Highly recommended!