HOEFER, Histoire des mathématiques, 1874

First edition.

Ferdinand Hoefer (1811-1878) was a French-German physician, science historian, and encyclopedist, known for his numerous works on science popularization and the history of science. His Histoire des mathématiques (History of Mathematics) is a synthetic work that traces the development of mathematics from its ancient origins to the beginning of the 19th century. This book, intended for an educated audience, presents the major figures, key theories, and conceptual evolutions that have marked the history of this discipline. It reflects the growing interest in the history of science in the 19th century and helps make a vast field of knowledge accessible.