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Remarkable Mathematicians

A collection of biographies of sixty mathematicians from the eighteenth century to the twentieth.

Episodes in the History of Geometry through Models in Dynamic Geometry

Four episodes in the history of geometry are discussed, where dynamic geometry helps in understanding the ideas.

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A Concise History of Mathematics

The classic work by Dirk Struik is still worth reading, especially for its attention to the social context of the development of mathematical ideas.

The Square Root of 2

A wonderful book about the square root of 2, beginning with the search for the side of a square double a given square.

Mathematical Treasure: Mesopotamian Accounting Tokens

Mesopotamian accounting evolved from simple clay token counters to a number-recording system that included impressions of these tokens on clay tablets.

Euler's Investigations on the Roots of Equations

This is a translation of and discussion of an article of Leonhard Euler in which he attempts to prove the fundamental theorem of algebra. In addition, he discusses in detail his understanding of the nature of complex numbers.

Mathematical Treasure: The Quipu

A collection of illustrations of Inca quipus, with references to their earliest descriptions.

Using Historical Problems in the Middle School

Historical Problems can be used to enliven any mathematics class. Here are some examples from medieval times, from a 19th century American textbook, and from a 19th century Armenian textbook, among other sources.

Benjamin Franklin's Numbers: An Unsung Mathematical Odyssey

A thorough study of Benjamin Franklin's mathematical accomplishments, in particular his work on magic squares.