9780243916979 - I Sei Cartelli Di Matematica Disfida Primamente Intorno Alla Generale Risoluzione Delle Equazioni Cubiche Classic Reprint by Ludovico Ferrari (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a deep dive into a series of mathematical challenges and responses penned by two 16th-century titans of the field, Niccolà Tartaglia and Lodovico Ferrari. Originally crafted as six separate 'Cartelli', this unique collection represents a fascinating historical record showcasing the intellectual jousting between the two masters. At the heart of this dispute was the sought-after solution to the cubic equation. Interwoven with these duels is the intriguing story of Scipione dal Ferro, a mathematician whose ideas and work served as a significant stepping stone in the journey towards resolving this mathematical conundrum. The book not only provides readers with an in-depth exploration of the Cartelli and the mathematical content therein but also situates this exchange within the broader context of the intense intellectual rivalries that characterized the Italian Renaissance. By examining the intricate interplay of challenge and response, the reader gains insight into the personalities of the mathematicians involved and the development of mathematics during this period. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of mathematics, shedding light on the complexities of mathematical discovery and interpersonal dynamics at the time. 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.