The Hindu-Arabic Numerals

Here's a copy of The Hindu-Arabic Numerals by David Eugene Smith – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 184 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.

What it's about

*The Hindu-Arabic Numerals* by David Eugene Smith traces the origin, development, and global adoption of the numeral system widely used today. The book explores how ancient Indian mathematicians created the decimal place-value system and the concept of zero, which revolutionized arithmetic and computation. Smith details the transmission of these numerals through Arabic scholars to Europe, transforming mathematics, science, and commerce. Through historical analysis, the work highlights the cultural and intellectual exchanges that facilitated this mathematical evolution, emphasizing the profound impact of Hindu-Arabic numerals on modern mathematics and everyday life.

Book details

• Author: David Eugene Smith
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 184
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1911

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Who wrote The Hindu-Arabic Numerals?

The Hindu-Arabic Numerals is written by David Eugene Smith.

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