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The Arithmetic of Infinitesimals (Softcover Reprint of the Original 1st 2004)

The Arithmetic of Infinitesimals

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"The Arithmetic of Infinitesimals" by John Wallis is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

John Wallis (1616-1703) was the most influential English mathematician prior to Newton. He published his most famous work, Arithmetica Infinitorum, in Latin in 1656. This book studied the quadrature of curves and systematised the analysis of Descartes and Cavelieri. Upon publication, this text immediately became the standard book on the subject and was frequently referred to by subsequent writers. This will be the first English translation of this text ever to be published.

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Best For: Students and scholars interested in the history of mathematics and number theory.
Focus: The development and systematization of infinitesimal arithmetic and curve quadrature in the 17th century.
Covers: John Wallis's work on the quadrature of curves and the analysis methods of Descartes and Cavalieri.
Why It Matters: It presents the foundational text that influenced later mathematicians and shaped early modern mathematical analysis, now accessible in English for the first time.

"The Arithmetic of Infinitesimals" by John Wallis is a mathematics book and learning resource focused on Core Mathematics. Best for teachers, students, and readers looking for stronger mathematical understanding.

Topic: Core Mathematics

Author: John Wallis

Who this is for:

  • Teachers and classroom instructors
  • Students building subject mastery
  • Readers looking for practical learning support

Why this book matters: It stands out as a practical math resource that helps explain concepts, strengthen problem-solving, and support classroom or independent learning.

John Wallis (1616-1703) was the most influential English mathematician prior to Newton. He published his most famous work, Arithmetica Infinitorum, in Latin in 1656. This book studied the quadrature of curves and systematised the analysis of Descartes and Cavelieri. Upon publication, this text immediately became the standard book on the subject and was frequently referred to by subsequent writers. This will be the first English translation of this text ever to be published.

AuthorJohn Wallis
PublisherSpringer
Published2010-11-29
ISBN-139781441919229
BindingPaperback
Pages192
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsMathematics
TopicCore Mathematics
SeriesSources and Studies in the History of Mathematics and Physic

Format: Paperback

Length: 192 pages

Language: English

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