Excerpt from Elementary Arithmetic: With Brief Notices of Its History
There is another Eastern people [the Chinese] remarkable at once for the great antiquity and unchangeable character of their existing institutions, who possess a numerical language of great extent, connected with a very perfect system of numeration.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intriguing history of numbers and the diverse cultures that shaped our current numerical system. Exploring ancient civilizations, the author traces the evolution of counting methods, from the use of pebbles and fingers to sophisticated numerical notations and the invention of the revered zero. Throughout, the book highlights the profound impact of these developments on mathematics, science, and human civilization. By delving into the origins of numbers, the author illuminates the profound role they have played in shaping our understanding of the world and ourselves. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330227312_0
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