The Princeton Colloquium

"The Princeton Colloquium" presents a series of lectures on mathematics delivered from September 15 to 17, 1909, before members of the American Mathematical Society at Princeton University. This volume captures a pivotal moment in the history of mathematics, offering insights into the key ideas and challenges that occupied mathematicians at the beginning of the 20th century.

Featuring contributions from leading mathematical minds of the time, including Gilbert Ames Bliss and Edward Kasner, this collection provides a valuable snapshot of the state of mathematical knowledge and research. It serves as a historical record and a resource for anyone interested in the evolution of mathematical thought and the proceedings of a major mathematical gathering.

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