LEADER 03078nam 22005535 450 001 9910847597703321 005 20250618121716.0 010 $a3-031-52692-9 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-031-52692-3 035 $a(CKB)31367850600041 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-031-52692-3 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC31267068 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC31247215 035 $a(EXLCZ)9931367850600041 100 $a20240402d2024 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur||||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aAnd I Saw Sequences of Petals and Leaves $eMy Life as the One They Call Fibonacci /$fby Daniele C. Struppa 205 $a1st ed. 2024. 210 1$aCham :$cSpringer Nature Switzerland :$cImprint: Birkhäuser,$d2024. 215 $a1 online resource (VII, 134 p. 34 illus., 14 illus. in color.) 311 08$a3-031-52691-0 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references. 327 $aIntroduction -- 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. 330 $aIn 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. 606 $aMathematics 606 $aHistory 606 $aHistory of Mathematical Sciences 606 $aHistōria de la matemātica$2thub 606 $aMatemātics$2thub 607 $aItālia$2thub 608 $aLlibres electrōnics$2thub 615 0$aMathematics. 615 0$aHistory. 615 14$aHistory of Mathematical Sciences. 615 7$aHistōria de la matemātica 615 7$aMatemātics 676 $a813.6 700 $aStruppa$b Daniele C.$042691 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910847597703321 996 $aAnd I Saw Sequences of Petals and Leaves$94156305 997 $aUNINA