The Mathematical Universe

Explore the beauty and majesty of the mathematical universe, from the elegance of the Pythagorean theorem to the complexities of integral calculus. William Dunham introduces a selection of great proofs, notorious disputes, and intriguing unsolved mysteries, spanning over five thousand years of mathematical history. Discover marvels like the Monte Carlo Method and the ancient riddle of Dido's Problem, while encountering the brilliant and often eccentric masters of math at their work.