by Francisco Martín Casalderrey · Nivola Libros y Ediciones, S.L. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788493071950
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This book explores the development of mathematics in 12th-century Italy, a period marked by the rise of commerce and the import of knowledge such as the Hindu numeral system and Arabic algebra. It focuses on key figures such as Del Ferro, Tartaglia, Ferrari, and Cardano, who solved cubic and quartic equations, thus driving mathematical advancement in the Renaissance. The book highlights the importance of abacus schools in disseminating this knowledge to merchants and artisans.
