Practical mathematics in a commercial metropolis

Mathematical life in late 16th century Antwerp

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Mathematics, History, Science, Other Sciences
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Author: Ad Meskens ISBN: 9789400757219
Publisher: Springer Netherlands Publication: March 12, 2013
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Ad Meskens
ISBN: 9789400757219
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication: March 12, 2013
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

Describes the development and the ultimate demise of the practice of mathematics in sixteenth century Antwerp. Against the background of the violent history of the Religious Wars the story of the practice of mathematics in Antwerp is told through the lives of two protagonists Michiel Coignet and Peeter Heyns. The book touches on all aspects of practical mathematics from teaching  and instrument making to the practice of building fortifications of the practice of navigation.​

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Describes the development and the ultimate demise of the practice of mathematics in sixteenth century Antwerp. Against the background of the violent history of the Religious Wars the story of the practice of mathematics in Antwerp is told through the lives of two protagonists Michiel Coignet and Peeter Heyns. The book touches on all aspects of practical mathematics from teaching  and instrument making to the practice of building fortifications of the practice of navigation.​

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