About The Book: *The Hindu-Arabic Numerals* by David Eugene Smith traces the origin, development, and global adoption of the numeral system widely used today. The book explores how ancient Indian mathematicians created the decimal place-value system and the concept of zero, which revolutionized arithmetic and computation. Smith details the transmission of these numerals through Arabic scholars to Europe, transforming mathematics, science, and commerce. Through historical analysis, the work highlights the cultural and intellectual exchanges that facilitated this mathematical evolution, emphasizing the profound impact of Hindu-Arabic numerals on modern mathematics and everyday life.
Author: David Eugene Smith
Pages: 184
Edition: 1911
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