Niels Henrik Abel and His Times: Called Too Soon by Flames Afar (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783540668343)

Read about the dramatic life of an outstanding mathematical genius: Niels Henrik Abel (1802-1829). Arild Stubhaug, who is both a historian and a mathematician, has written the definitive biography of Niels Henrik Abel. The Norwegian original edition was a sensational success, and Arild Stubhaug was awarded the most prestigious Norwegian literary prize (Brageprisen) in the category non-fiction. Everyone with an interest in the history of mathematics and science will enjoy reading this book on one of the most famous mathematicians of the 19th century.

Author: Arild Stubhaug
ISBN-10: 3540668349
ISBN-13: 9783540668343
Publisher: Springer
Language: English
Published: 04/26/2000
Pages: 580
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.51lbs
Size: 9.55h x 6.47w x 1.26d