Numbers that Dazzled the World

Numbers that Dazzled the World

Ahmed Elmokadem

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AEPress
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9798993152714
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Numbers shape the way we see the world-and some numbers have changed it forever.From the mystery of zero and infinity to the elegance of π and e, and the infamous reputations of 13 and 666, Numbers That Dazzled the World uncovers the human stories behind the symbols. Each chapter explores one extraordinary number, blending clear explanations with vivid storytelling to reveal how mathematics has shaped philosophy, science, and culture across centuries.Discover the numbers that built civilizations, inspired art and literature, and continue to spark curiosity today. Along the way, you’ll meet mathematicians, philosophers, and iconoclasts who wrestled with ideas that redefined human understanding.Accessible, engaging, and often surprising, this book is written for readers who love history, ideas, and the strange ways mathematics connects to culture and imagination. Whether you’re fascinated by mathematical beauty or intrigued by the myths that surround certain numbers, this journey will leave you seeing the world in a new light.

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