Appendix, the theory of space / János Bolyai ; with introduction, comments, and addenda, edited by Ferenc Kárteszi ; supplement by Barna Szénássy.

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Bolyai, János, 1802-1860

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Language: English, Latin Original language: Latin Series: North-Holland mathematics studies ; 138.1987Description: 1 online resource (238, [1] pages) : illustrationsContent type:

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9780080872490
0080872492

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Theory of space

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Appendix scientiam spatii absolute veram exhibens. English & Latin

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Summary: The epoch-making work of János Bolyai is presented here, together with a supplement outlining Hungarian political and science history to help the reader to get acquainted with the miserable fate of János Bolyai and with his intellectual world. A facsimile of a copy of Bolyai's original 1831 Scientia Spatii (also known as the Appendix) is included, together with a translation. Comments and notes, and a survey of the effects of his work, complete the volume.

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Latin text with English translation of his Appendix scientiam spatii absolute veram exhibens.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 238-239).

The epoch-making work of János Bolyai is presented here, together with a supplement outlining Hungarian political and science history to help the reader to get acquainted with the miserable fate of János Bolyai and with his intellectual world. A facsimile of a copy of Bolyai's original 1831 Scientia Spatii (also known as the Appendix) is included, together with a translation. Comments and notes, and a survey of the effects of his work, complete the volume.

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