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Liber Abaci
The Book of the Abacus or The Book of Calculation
Book • 1202
Published in 1202, Liber Abaci is a Latin work on arithmetic by Leonardo of Pisa, known as Fibonacci.
The book is famous for introducing the base-10 positional notation and the symbols known as Arabic numerals in Europe.
It is divided into four sections: the first introduces the Hindu-Arabic numeral system and methods for converting between different representation systems; the second presents examples from commerce such as currency conversions and calculations of profit and interest; the third discusses various mathematical problems including the Chinese remainder theorem and the Fibonacci sequence; and the fourth derives approximations of irrational numbers such as square roots.
The book played a crucial role in promoting the superiority of the new numeral system among tradesmen and mathematicians.
The book is famous for introducing the base-10 positional notation and the symbols known as Arabic numerals in Europe.
It is divided into four sections: the first introduces the Hindu-Arabic numeral system and methods for converting between different representation systems; the second presents examples from commerce such as currency conversions and calculations of profit and interest; the third discusses various mathematical problems including the Chinese remainder theorem and the Fibonacci sequence; and the fourth derives approximations of irrational numbers such as square roots.
The book played a crucial role in promoting the superiority of the new numeral system among tradesmen and mathematicians.
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Kyle Grieve in the context of the introduction of the Hindu-Arabic numeral system to the West.
Kyle Grieve in the context of the introduction of the Hindu-Arabic numeral system to the West.
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TIP701: Against The Gods w/ Kyle Grieve
Mentioned by Anita Anand as a foundational text in mathematics, highlighting its impact on the modern banking and economic system.
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194. Empire of Numbers: Fibonacci and the Birth of Modern Money
Mentioned for introducing Hindu-Arabic numerals to Europe in his book.
Mathematics
Mentioned as containing Fibonacci's famous sequence.
History of Science & Technology Q&A (July 2, 2025)
