ISBN:
9789400757219
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (XV, 258 p. 135 illus, digital)
Series Statement:
Archimedes, New Studies in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology 31
Series Statement:
SpringerLink
Series Statement:
Bücher
Parallel Title:
Buchausg. u.d.T. Meskens, Ad, 1962 - Practical mathematics in a commercial metropolis
Keywords:
Science History
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Architecture
;
Science, general
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Science History
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Architecture
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Coignet, Michel, 1549-1623
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Heyns, Peeter, 1537-1598
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Mathematics
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Belgium
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Antwerp
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History
;
16th century
;
Angewandte Mathematik
;
Geschichte
Abstract:
Describes the development and the ultimate demise of the practice of mathematics in sixteenth century Antwerp. Against the background of the violent history of the Religious Wars the story of the practice of mathematics in Antwerp is told through the lives of two protagonists Michiel Coignet and Peeter Heyns. The book touches on all aspects of practical mathematics from teaching and instrument making to the practice of building fortifications of the practice of navigation.?
Abstract:
This volumedescribes the development and the ultimate demise of the practice of mathematics in sixteenth century Antwerp. Against the background of the violent history of the Religious Wars the story of the practice of mathematics in Antwerp is told through the lives of two protagonists Michiel Coignet and Peeter Heyns. The book touches on all aspects of practical mathematics from teaching and instrument making to the practice of building fortifications of the practice of navigation.
Description / Table of Contents:
1 Preface -- 2 Introduction -- 3 The Family Coignet -- 4 Peeter Heyns and the Nymphs of the Laurel Tree -- 5 The Arithmetic Teacher and his School -- 6 The Antwerp arithmetic books -- 7 Winegauging -- 8 Instrumentmakers -- 9 The Art of Navigation -- 10 Mapping the World -- 11 Looking towards the Stars -- 12 Ballistics and fortifications -- 13 Conclusion -- Appendices -- Index..
Note:
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DOI:
10.1007/978-94-007-5721-9
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