The Correspondence of John Wallis (1616-1703)

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We get a rich and fascinating view of Wallis's professional transactions during the Interregnum, and particularly his emergence as a mathematician of international stature. * Michael Hunter, Studies in the History and Philosophy of Science * This is a first rate edition and a major scholarly accomplishment. The Correspondence of John Wallis is a trove for the historian of seventeenth century social and scientific life ... This edition is a must for every library and for every scholar whose interests touch upon the seventeenth century. * Paolo Mancosu, Studia Leibnitiana * ... will be of interest to historians of science and mathematics at all levels. * Zentralblatt MATH * Review from following volumes This is a first rate edition and a major scholarly accomplishment. The Correspondence of John Wallis is a trove for the historian of seventeenth century social and scientific life ... This edition is a must for every library and for every scholar whose interests touch upon the seventeenth century. * Paolo Mancosu, Studia Leibnitiana * Review from following volumes A major work of scholarly editing. * Noel Malcolm Intellectual History Review * Review from following volumes When completed, this edition of the correspondence will be an essential reference for anyone interested in the intellectual history of the period. * F. Gouvea, MAA Reviews * Review from following volumes Reading these letters enriches our understanding of the intellectual and academic community of the day. One can only welcome a publication that makes primary sources readily available to scholars and students alike. The meticulous care with which these volumes have been produced deserves considerable praise. * Margaret J. Osler, Isis *