Sesiano, Jacques.

An introduction to the history of algebra : solving equations from Mesopotamian times to the Renaissance / by Jacques Sesiano ; translated by Anna Pierrehumbert. - Providence, R.I. : American Mathematical Society, c2009. - viii, 174 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - Mathematical world ; v. 27 . - Mathematical world ; v. 27. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780821844731 (alk. paper) 0821844733 (alk. paper)

2009008068


Algebra--History.

QA151 / .S4513 2009

512.009