The Algebra of Mohammed Ben Musa
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The Algebra of Mohammed Ben Musa is a book written by Frederic Rosen that delves into the history and significance of algebra in the Islamic world. The book focuses on the life and work of Mohammed Ben Musa, a renowned mathematician who lived during the 9th century in the Islamic empire. Rosen explores how Ben Musa's work on algebra was influenced by the cultural and intellectual environment of the Islamic empire, and how it went on to shape the development of mathematics in Europe. The book also looks at the broader historical context in which Ben Musa lived, including the political and…mehr

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The Algebra of Mohammed Ben Musa is a book written by Frederic Rosen that delves into the history and significance of algebra in the Islamic world. The book focuses on the life and work of Mohammed Ben Musa, a renowned mathematician who lived during the 9th century in the Islamic empire. Rosen explores how Ben Musa's work on algebra was influenced by the cultural and intellectual environment of the Islamic empire, and how it went on to shape the development of mathematics in Europe. The book also looks at the broader historical context in which Ben Musa lived, including the political and social changes that were taking place in the Islamic world at the time. Throughout the book, Rosen provides detailed explanations of the mathematical concepts that Ben Musa worked on, including equations, polynomials, and quadratic equations. He also explores the ways in which Ben Musa's work on algebra was applied in fields such as astronomy, engineering, and architecture. Overall, The Algebra of Mohammed Ben Musa provides a fascinating insight into the history of mathematics and the role that Islamic scholars played in its development. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and mathematics, as well as those interested in the cultural and intellectual history of the Islamic world.1831. Abu Abdallah Mohammed ben Musa, of Khowarezm, who it appears, from his preface, wrote this Treatise at the command of the Caliph Al Mamun, was for a long time considered as the original inventor of Algebra. That he was not the inventor of the Art, is now well established, but that he was the first Mohammedan who wrote upon it, is to be found asserted in several Oriental writers. He was also the first Mussulman who had ever written on the solution of problems by the rules of completion and reduction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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