BERTRAND, Traité d'algèbre, 1863

Joseph Bertrand's Treatise on Algebra is a fundamental textbook for the advanced study of algebra in the 19th century. It is one of the most important reference works for students preparing for entrance exams to major French scientific schools, notably the École Normale and the École Polytechnique. This work, through its rigor and depth, has helped train generations of mathematicians and engineers.