pythagoras

Attempts to sort truth from fiction in presenting the life and works of the legendary ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras.

This book paints a vivid picture of the world in which Pythagoras lived.

Focuses on the early accounts of algebra, looking at Egyptian writings which influenced geometric algebra and evolved into quadratic algebra and examining how the Pythagorean theorem was derived from a Babylonian theorem.

Presents a comprehensive biography of ancient Greek mathematician, Pythagoras, describing his childhood, motivation, accomplishments, humanity, and impact on history.

An introduction to the life of Greek philosopher Pythagoras which discusses his birth, studies and travels, philosophies, and the world in which he lived; and includes information on the Island of Samos, Croton, Greek science, women mathematicians, and Athens.

A biography of ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher, Pythagoras, describing his life, education, and works which includes his Pythagorean theorem.

Describes the legacy of Pythagoras, the ancient Greek mathematician and mystic who contemplated the order and symmetry behind musical beauty, discussing Platonists, string theory, and Bertrand Russell.