A Primer Of The History Of Mathematics

by W.W. Rouse Ball

""A Primer of the History of Mathematics"" is a book written by Walter William Rouse Ball and originally published in 1895. It provides an overview of the development of mathematics from ancient times to the end of the 19th century. The book is divided into 22 chapters, each covering a different period or topic in the history of mathematics. Topics include the mathematics of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, as well as the contributions of medieval Islamic scholars and European mathematicians during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods. The book also covers the development of calculus and the rise of modern mathematics in the 19th century. Throughout the book, Ball emphasizes the importance of the historical context in understanding mathematical ideas and concepts. The book is intended for students and general readers interested in the history of mathematics, and provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

164 pages, Paperback

Published September 10, 2010

About the author

Walter William Rouse Ball, known as W. W. Rouse Ball (14 August 1850 – 4 April 1925), was a British mathematician, lawyer, and fellow at Trinity College, Cambridge from 1878 to 1905. He was also a keen amateur magician, and the founding president of the Cambridge Pentacle Club in 1919, one of the world's oldest magic societies.

Rouse Ball was educated at University College School, he entered Trinity College, Cambridge in 1870, where he became a scholar and the first winner of Smith's Prize. He gained his BA in 1874 as second Wrangler and then became a Fellow of Trinity in 1875, which he remained for the rest of his life.

He is buried at the Parish of the Ascension Burial Ground in Cambridge, and is commemorated in the naming of a small pavilion situated on Jesus Green in Cambridge. The Rouse Ball Professorship of Mathematics and the Rouse Ball Professorship at English Law, both held at Cambridge, were created in 1927 from a bequest by Rouse Ball.