The Great Archimedes by Mario Geymonat
In this exclusive English edition of the award-winning investigation of Archimedes' life, Mario Geymonat provides fresh insights into one of the greatest minds in the history of humankind. This wonderfully illustrated and multifarious book is enriched by numerous quotations and testimonies from ancient sources.
".. a delightful and richly illustrated biography of the great mathematician Archimedes.... This publication makes Geymonat's interesting work available to the international public, acknowledging his praiseworthy objective of offering an excellent example of high-level scientific popularization." -- Bryn Mawr Classical Review (2012.01.14)
"Italian scholar Geymonat provides an interesting, brief account of the life and importance of Archimedes in this translated work. . . . Geymonat includes some unexpected gems. . . . Fun read overall! Recommended. Academic, general, and professional audiences. All levels." --Choice, August 2011
"Italian scholar Geymonat provides an interesting, brief account of the life and importance of Archimedes in this translated work. . . . Geymonat includes some unexpected gems. . . . Fun read overall! Recommended. Academic, general, and professional audiences. All levels." --Choice, August 2011
Mario Geymonat, a world-class scholar of antiquity, has taught at the University of Ca'Foscari of Venice and at the universtities of Milan, Calabria, and Siena. In its original publication in Italian, The Great Archimedes was awarded the Corrado Alvaro award for Italian literary excellence.
R. Alden Smith is Professor of Classics and Associate Dean of the Honors College at Baylor University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781602583115 |
| ISBN 10 | 1602583110 |
| Title | The Great Archimedes |
| Author | Mario Geymonat |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Baylor University Press |
| Year published | 2011-01-30 |
| Number of pages | 132 |
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