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Critics Corner

Reviews of books, websites, poster sets, movies, and other resources for learning and teaching the history of mathematics.

Four Colors Suffice
The history of the four color problem with sketches of the attempted proofs in the nineteenth century and an outline of the computer proof of the twentieth century.
The Development of Mathematics in Medieval Europe
A collection of articles on mathematics in Europe from the twelfth to the fifteenth century.
Speaking of Mathematics
A collection of 24 mini-posters, each containing a quotation about mathematics.
A Biography of Maria Gaetana Agnesi
A biography of the 18th century author of an early calculus text, with some translations from the text.
Science and Mathematics in Ancient Greek Culture
Essays on various aspects of Greek science and mathematics, which help give a context for those aspects of Greek culture.
Discovering the Beauty of Science - Beautiful Science at the Huntington Library
A math history class visits the 'Beautiful Science' exhibit at the Huntington Library in Southern California.
Math Archives: History of Mathematics website
A website with links to information about numerous topics in the history of mathematics.
Review of Mathematics Emerging: A Sourcebook 1540-1900
Our reviewer praises the selection of excerpts, the use of facsimiles rather than transcriptions, and the commentary and English translation in this collection.
Awakening of Geometrical Thought in Early Culture
How does geometry begin? This work explores the origins of geometry in the work of artisans.
Famous Problems and Their Mathematicians
This resource consists of a series of 61 worksheets, each focused on a particular problem and related to a particular historical mathematical personality.

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