1.

Record Nr.

UNISA996390983503316

Autore

Markham Gervase <1568?-1637.>

Titolo

The true tragedy of Herod and Antipater [[electronic resource] ] : with the death of faire Marriam. According to Iosephus, the learned and famous Iewe. As it hath beene, of late, diuers times publiquely acted (with great applause) at the Red Bull, by the Company of his Maiesties Reuels. Written by Geruase Markham, and William Sampson. Gentlemen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Printed by G. Eld, for Mathevv Rhodes, and are to bee sold at his shop at the vpper end of the Old Bayly, neere Newgate, 1622

Descrizione fisica

[84] p

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

In verse.

The words "Gervase Markham, and William Sampson." are bracketed together on the title page.

Signatures: [A]²  B-L⁴.

Running title reads: The true tragœdy of Herod and Antipater.

With a printer's verse epistle signed "Math: Rhodes". Variant (STC 17402) has instead an author's dedication signed: William Sampson.

Reproduction of the original in the British Library.

Sommario/riassunto

eebo-0018



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910847597703321

Autore

Struppa Daniele C.

Titolo

And I Saw Sequences of Petals and Leaves : My Life as the One They Call Fibonacci / / by Daniele C. Struppa

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Birkhäuser, , 2024

ISBN

3-031-52692-9

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (VII, 134 p. 34 illus., 14 illus. in color.)

Disciplina

813.6

Soggetti

Mathematics

History

History of Mathematical Sciences

Història de la matemàtica

Matemàtics

Llibres electrònics

Itàlia

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- The Early Days in Pisa -- The Navigation to Bugia -- Bugia and the Encounter with Arab Mathematics -- The Liber Abaci -- At the Court of Stupor Mundi -- The Later Years.

Sommario/riassunto

In this captivating historical novel, Daniele Struppa skillfully weaves a fictional autobiography, bringing Fibonacci to life with vivid details of his upbringing and adult years in Medieval Europe. As we explore the historical context of Fibonacci's time, we delve into the intriguing aspects of a bygone era, painting a compelling picture of a man whose contributions to mathematics continue to resonate today. From his groundbreaking work on congruent numbers to the famous numerical sequence that bears his name, the author invites readers to imagine the creative sparks that ignited Fibonacci's mathematical innovations. When historical evidence is elusive, accuracy and passion are seamlessly combined, offering plausible scenarios grounded in documented facts. A meticulously crafted apparatus of notes distinguishes fact from fiction, providing readers with a clear guide to navigate this enthralling reconstruction of Fibonacci's life. Step into the medieval world of



Leonardo Fibonacci, one of the most celebrated mathematicians in history, and discover the man behind the mathematical genius. Mathematicians and curious readers alike will appreciate the allure of Fibonacci's mathematical brilliance.