A History of the Mathematical Theory of Probability: From the Time of Pascal to That of Laplace

by Isaac Todhunter

Hardcover reprint of the original 1865 edition; hardbound in brown cloth with gold stamped lettering, 8vo - 6x9". This item is printed on demand as a collector quality facsimile, crafted to hold its own in a library of first editions.Book Todhunter, Isaac. A History of the Mathematical Theory of From the Time of Pascal to That of Laplace. Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012.Original Todhunter, Isaac. A History of the Mathematical Theory of From the Time of Pascal to That of Laplace. Macmillan, 1865. Probabilities

Genres: Mathematics, Science, History

Hardcover

First published June 1, 1949

About the author

English mathematician known for his writings on the history of mathematics.

Reviews

[Douglas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the most authoritive 19th century history of the development of modern probability theory. Modern readers will not find it easy to read. By modern standards, the prose is dense. The mathematical notation is somewhat antiquated. But for those who are interested in where modern probability came from, it is indispensible. The book was reprinted a few years ago in a bulky paperback edition. There are also electronic, PDF, editions on the web. Todhunter was a very interesting chronicler of the development of mathematical ideas. He also wrote on the history of the Calculus.