A Primer Of The History Of Mathematics

by W.W. Rouse Ball

A Primer of the History of Mathematics is a comprehensive book written by Walter William Rouse Ball in 1895. The book provides a complete overview of the history of mathematics from ancient times to the 19th century. It covers the development of mathematical concepts and theories, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and more. The author explains the contributions of various mathematicians throughout history, such as Euclid, Pythagoras, Archimedes, Newton, and Leibniz. The book also delves into the cultural, social, and political contexts that influenced the development of mathematics. The author provides clear explanations of mathematical concepts and theories, making the book accessible to both mathematicians and non-mathematicians. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of mathematics.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 June 13, 2009

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.