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BAUER, Edmond. 

Critique des notions d'Éther, d'Espace et de Temps. Cinématique de la Relativité. 

Paris, Hermann, 1932.
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Edmond Bauer (1882-1956) was the deputy director of the Laboratory of Experimental Physics at the Collège de France and a renowned physicist. This work, published in the "Actualités Scientifiques et Industrielles" collection and edited by Paul Langevin, is the proceedings of the Second Synthesis Week on relativity. It presents a critique of the classical notions of ether, space, and time, and an introduction to the kinematics of relativity.

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JEANS, James. 

A Travers l'Espace et le Temps. 

Paris, Hermann, 1935.
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Sir James Jeans (1877-1946) was a British physicist, astronomer, and mathematician. His work ' A Travers l'Espace et le Temps ' (Through Space and Time) is a popular science book that explores the mysteries of the universe, from cosmology to the nature of time.

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JEANS, James. 

Les Nouvelles Bases Philosophiques de la Science. 

Paris, Hermann, 1935.
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In this work, Sir James Jeans (1877-1946) explores the philosophical implications of 20th-century physics discoveries, including relativity and quantum mechanics. Translated by André Lalande, the book examines how modern science has challenged traditional conceptions of reality, causality, and matter, and proposes a philosophical framework for interpreting these new theories.

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DOSTOR, G. 

Éléments de la Théorie des Déterminants, avec application à l'Algèbre, la Trigonométrie et la Géométrie Analytique dans le Plan et dans l'Espace, à l'Usage des Classes de Mathématiques Spéciales. 

Paris, Gauthier-Villars, 1883.
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G. Dostor (1852-1925), Doctor of Science and honorary professor at the Faculty of Sciences of the Catholic Institute of Paris, was a member of the French Mathematical Society. His work Éléments de la Théorie des Déterminants (Elements of Determinant Theory) is an important pedagogical manual for students in special mathematics classes in the late 19th century.

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VILLAT, Henri. 

Mécanique des fluides. 

Paris, Gauthier-Villars, 1938.
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Henri Villat (1879-1972) was a leading French mathematician and fluid mechanician, a member of the Institute and professor at the Sorbonne, director of the Institute of Fluid Mechanics in Paris, and professor at the École Nationale Supérieure d'Aéronautique. His 'Mécanique des fluides' (Fluid Mechanics) is an essential textbook for teaching hydrodynamics and aerodynamics.

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CONDILLAC, Étienne Bonnot de. 

Principes Généraux de Grammaire pour toutes les Langues, avec leur application particulière à la langue française. 

Paris, A. J. Dugour, An VI [1797].
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Étienne Bonnot de Condillac (1714-1780) was a French philosopher and logician, a major figure in sensualism and the Enlightenment. His philosophy emphasized the sensory origin of all our knowledge. His work on grammar, like this book, is part of an empiricist and analytical approach, seeking to identify universal principles governing language through the observation and analysis of sensations.

Photo SERRET, Joseph-Alfred. 

SERRET, Joseph-Alfred. 

Traité de trigonométrie. 

Paris, Gauthier-Villars, 1888.
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Joseph-Alfred Serret (1819-1885) was a distinguished French mathematician, member of the Institute and Bureau of Longitudes, and professor at the Collège de France and the Faculty of Sciences in Paris. His Treatise on Trigonometry is a classic textbook of the late 19th century, widely used in higher education. The work is recognized for its clarity and rigor in explaining the principles of trigonometry, fundamental to astronomy, navigation, and other branches of applied science.

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GOBLOT, Edmond. 

Essai sur la Classification des Sciences. 

Paris, Librairie Germer Baillière, 1898.
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Edmond Goblot (1858-1935), ancien élève de l'École Normale Supérieure et agrégé de philosophie, était un philosophe et logicien français. Son Essai sur la Classification des Sciences est une contribution importante à l'épistémologie, le domaine qui étudie la connaissance scientifique. Goblot y propose un système de classification des sciences basé sur leurs méthodes et leur objet. L'ouvrage s'inscrit dans la lignée des travaux de l'épistémologie française de la fin du XIXe siècle et a influencé les réflexions sur la structure des connaissances et la méthodologie scientifique.

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LAMBRETTE, A. 

Les Transports Pneumatiques. Leur calcul, leur construction, leur fonctionnement. 

Paris, Dunod, 1935.
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A. Lambrette was an engineer and collaborator of several European industrial societies and institutions, as indicated on the cover. His work Les Transports Pneumatiques (Pneumatic Transport) is a technical treatise that covers the practical and theoretical aspects of transporting materials by air. The book details the calculation, construction, and operation of these systems, which are important for industry, agriculture, and public works. It is a specialized source on the history of engineering and industrial technologies of the interwar period.

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FERRIER, R. 

Quelques idées sur l'Électrodynamique. 

Paris, Blanchard, 1927.
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R. Ferrier, an engineer of the Ponts et Chaussées, is the author of this work on electrodynamics. The preface was written by Paul Painlevé (1863-1933), an eminent French mathematician and statesman, a member of the Institute. The book explores ideas on electrodynamics during a transitional period in physics, where classical theories were confronted with new discoveries in quantum physics.

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KLEIN, Felix. 

Leçons sur certaines questions de géométrie élémentaire. Possibilité des constructions géométriques; les polygones réguliers; transcendance des nombres e et pi. 

Paris, Librairie Vuibert, 1931.
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BURALI-FORTI, Cesare || MARCOLONGO, Roberto. 

Analyse Vectorielle Générale:
I- Transformations linéaires
II- Applications. 

Paris, Mattei, 1912-1913.
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GAUJA, Pierre. 

L'Académie des Sciences de l'Institut de France. 

Paris, Gauthier-Villars, 1934.
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Pierre Gauja (1866-1937), an engineer in arts and manufactures, served as the editorial secretary of the Academy of Sciences. His work L'Académie des Sciences de l'Institut de France (The Academy of Sciences of the Institute of France) is a reference document that describes the organization, members, foundations, and activities of this prestigious institution.

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VACQUANT, Charles || MACÉ DE LÉPINAY, A. 

Cours de géométrie élémentaire à l'usage des élèves de mathématiques élémentaires avec des compléments destinés aux candidats à l'école normale et à l'école polytechnique. 

Paris, Masson et cie, 1909.
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The Course in Elementary Geometry by Charles Vacquant and A. Macé de Lépinay is a didactic textbook intended for students in secondary education and preparatory to the grandes écoles. Charles Vacquant was a former professor of special mathematics at the Lycée Saint-Louis and inspector general of public education, while A. Macé de Lépinay was a former student of the École Normale and professor of special mathematics at the Lycée Henri-IV. The work is distinguished by its supplements specifically designed for candidates for the competitive examinations of the École Normale and the École Polytechnique.

Photo LEGENDRE, Adrien-Marie. 

LEGENDRE, Adrien-Marie. 

Éléments de géométrie avec additions et modifications, par m. a. blanchet. 

Paris, Firmin didot frères, 1862.
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Adrien-Marie Legendre's (1752-1833) Elements of Geometry is one of the most influential geometry textbooks of the 19th century, both in France and abroad. First published in 1794, it aimed to replace Euclid's Elements with a more didactic approach, while retaining axiomatic rigor. This 1862 edition, with additions and modifications by A. Blanchet, testifies to the longevity and adaptation of Legendre's work to successive school curricula. The introduction to this work is authorized by decision of the Ministry of Public Instruction, emphasizing its status as an official reference work.

Bound with :
SERRET, Des Méthodes en géométrie, Paris, Mallet-Bachelier, 1855
BRIOT, Cours de Cosmographie, Paris, Dalmont et Dunod, 1860.

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BERTRAND, Joseph. 

Traité d'Arithmétique. 

Paris, librairie hachette, 1885.
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Joseph Bertrand (1822-1900) was a prominent French mathematician and member of the French Academy of Sciences. His Treatise on Arithmetic is a pedagogical work intended for the teaching of arithmetic, a fundamental subject in the scientific curriculum of the time. It is distinguished by its clarity and rigor, reflecting the teaching methods in use in 19th-century France. Bertrand is also known for his work in number theory and probability.

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VERTOT, René Aubert de. 

Histoire des révolutions de Suède. 

Besançon, Charles Deis, 1846.
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René Aubert de Vertot (1655-1735) was a French historian, member of the Académie des inscriptions et belles-lettres, known for his narrative historical works. His Histoire des révolutions de Suède (History of the Revolutions of Sweden) is one of his most famous works, recounting the political and dynastic upheavals that marked Swedish history, particularly the rise of Gustav I Vasa. Although criticized today for its lack of historical rigor compared to modern standards, Vertot's work was very popular in its time for its vivid and dramatic style, helping to shape the perception of historical events for the French public in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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EYDOUX, Denis. 

Hydraulique générale et appliquée. 

Paris, Librairie J.-B. Baillière et Fils, 1921.
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Denis Eydoux (1876-1933) was an engineer from the Ponts et Chaussées, substitute professor at the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, and a doctor of science. His work Hydraulique générale et appliquée (General and Applied Hydraulics), published under the direction of M. Mesnager (member of the Institute and Inspector General of Ponts et Chaussées), is part of the "Encyclopedia of Civil Engineering and Public Works" collection. This manual is a reference for the study of hydraulics for engineering purposes, covering both theoretical principles and their practical applications in public works. The preface by M. Blondel (member of the Institute) and the patronage of the Société Hydrotechnique de France attest to its importance in the field.

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STURM, Charles. 

Cours de mécanique de l'École Polytechnique. 

Paris, Gauthier-Villars, 1883.
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Charles Sturm (1803-1855), a renowned mathematician, also taught mechanics at the École Polytechnique. His Cours de mécanique de l'École Polytechnique (Course in Mechanics of the École Polytechnique) is a fundamental didactic textbook that significantly influenced the training of French engineers and scientists in the 19th century. The work reflects the rigor of the teaching provided at the École Polytechnique and Sturm's pedagogical quality.

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WURTZ, Charles Adolph. 

Leçons élémentaires de chimie moderne. 

Paris, G. Masson, 1875.
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Charles Adolphe Wurtz (1817-1884) was an influential French chemist, a member of the Institute and the Academy of Medicine, and Dean and Professor of Chemistry at the Faculty of Medicine of Paris. His Leçons élémentaires de chimie moderne (Elementary Lessons in Modern Chemistry) is a key textbook that helped disseminate the concepts of modern chemistry of his time. Wurtz was a strong advocate for atomic theory and standardized chemical notation. This work, due to its clarity and updated content (third edition, revised and augmented, with 132 figures), played an important role in teaching and popularizing chemistry in France, particularly organic chemistry.

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VILLAT, Henri. 

Leçons sur l'Hydrodynamique. 

Paris, Gauthier-Villars, 1929.
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Henri Villat (1879-1972) was a leading French mathematician and fluid mechanician, a corresponding member of the Académie des sciences, and professor at the Faculty of Sciences of Paris. His Leçons sur l'Hydrodynamique (Lessons on Hydrodynamics), published under the auspices of the Chair of Fluid Mechanics and Applications (founded by the Under-Secretariat of State for Aeronautics), is an essential textbook for the study of fluids in motion. The work addresses the fundamental principles of hydrodynamics, with a particular focus on applications.

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PICARD, Émile. 

Mélanges de Mathématiques et de Physique. 

Paris, Gauthier-Villars, 1924.
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Émile Picard (1856-1941) was an exceptional French mathematician, Permanent Secretary of the Académie des Sciences, known for his major work in analysis, particularly on differential equations and analytic functions.

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DE LA VALLÉE POUSSIN, Charles Jean. 

Leçons sur l'Approximation des Fonctions d'une Variable Réelle. 

Paris, Gauthier-Villars, 1919.
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First edition. Charles-Jean Étienne Gustave Nicolas de La Vallée Poussin (1866-1962), is a Belgian mathematician known for having proved the prime number theorem using the methods of complex analysis.

Photo DE LA VALLÉE POUSSIN, Charles Jean. 

DE LA VALLÉE POUSSIN, Charles Jean. 

Leçons sur l'Approximation des Fonctions d'une Variable Réelle. 

Paris, Gauthier-Villars, 1919.
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First edition. Charles-Jean Étienne Gustave Nicolas de La Vallée Poussin (1866-1962), is a Belgian mathematician known for having proved the prime number theorem using the methods of complex analysis.

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BOREL, Emile || DENJOY, Arnaud. 

Leçons sur la théorie de la croissance. 

Paris, Gauthier-Villars, 1910.
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Emile BOREL (1871-1956) French mathematician, professor at the Faculty of Sciences in Paris. He was a specialist in the theory of functions and probability. In 1922 he founded the Statistical Institute of the University of Paris and in 1928 the Henri-Poincaré Institute.

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BRIOT, Charles Auguste Albert || VACQUANT, Charles. 

Éléments de géométrie conformes aux programmes de l'enseignement scientifique dans les lycées. 

Paris, Hachette, 1872.
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Charles Briot (1822-1882) was a French mathematician. Charles Vacquant (1825-1883) was also a mathematician and an academic inspector. They are known for their collaborations on school textbooks. This work is a geometry manual intended for high schools. It covers the fundamental concepts of plane and solid geometry and served as a basis for science education in France.

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MILHAUD, Gaston. 

Leçons sur les origines de la science grecque. 

Paris, Librairie Germer Baillière, 1893.
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Gaston Milhaud (1858-1918) was a French philosopher and historian of science, known for his work on Greek philosophy and the history of mathematics. His book Leçons sur les origines de la science grecque (Lessons on the Origins of Greek Science) is a fundamental study of the emergence of scientific thought in ancient Greece, particularly the transition from myth to reason. Milhaud explores the contributions of the Presocratic thinkers and their role in founding scientific disciplines.

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PERRIN, Francis. 

La Dynamique Relativiste et l'Inertie de l'Énergie. 

Paris, Hermann, 1932.
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Francis Perrin (1901-1992), assistant at the faculty and son of the Nobel laureate physicist Jean Perrin, was himself a physicist and High Commissioner for Atomic Energy.

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DUMAS, Jean-Baptiste. 

Leçons sur la Philosophie Chimique. 

Paris, Gauthier-Villars, 1878.
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Jean-Baptiste Dumas (1800-1884), professor at the Collège de France, was a leading French chemist and politician, known for his contributions to organic chemistry and the design of the metric system. His Leçons sur la Philosophie Chimique (Lessons on Chemical Philosophy), collected by M. Bineau, is a series of lectures that explore the fundamental concepts and general principles underlying chemistry of his time. This work is important for understanding the evolution of chemical thought in the 19th century, debates on the nature of elements, the classification of compounds, and scientific methodology in chemistry. It testifies to Dumas' reflective approach to his discipline.

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LEBESGUE, Henri. 

Les Coniques. 

Paris, Gauthier-Villars, 1955.
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Henri Lebesgue (1875-1941), a member of the Institute and professor at the Collège de France and the École Normale Supérieure de Sèvres, is primarily known for his integration theory. However, his work Les Coniques (Conics), prefaced by Paul Montel, demonstrates his interest in more classical geometry topics. Conics (circles, ellipses, parabolas, hyperbolas) are fundamental curves in mathematics and have important applications in physics (planetary trajectories, optics).

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