MEDIEVAL MATHEMATICS IN THE ARABIC MANUSCRIPTS FROM THE LIBRARY FUND OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY “ST. ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS” Cover Image

Средновековната математика в арабските ръкописи от фонда на Националната библиотека „Св. св. Кирил и Методий“
MEDIEVAL MATHEMATICS IN THE ARABIC MANUSCRIPTS FROM THE LIBRARY FUND OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY “ST. ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS”

Author(s): Anka Stoilova
Subject(s): History, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Middle Ages, 6th to 12th Centuries, 13th to 14th Centuries, 15th Century, Cultural Essay
Published by: Национална библиотека »Св. св. Кирил и Методий«
Keywords: Arabic manuscripts; arithmetic; algebra; geometry

Summary/Abstract: The article introduces medieval mathematics reflected in Arabic manuscripts kept in the collection of the Department of Oriental Collections, some of which are included in the exhibition dedicated to this topic. Two emphases are chosen: the first is valuable works on arithmetic, algebra, geometry and other sciences related to them. The second emphasis, pointing to the application of knowledge of arithmetic and geometry in the making of the codes.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 53-71
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Bulgarian
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