Robert Recorde
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"This volume primarily consists of a very detailed examination of Recorde's four major mathematical books. . For the graduate student in the history of mathematics, this thorough and detailed work would be valuable." (M. D. Derk, ACM Computing Reviews, March, 2012)
"This book fills a gap in historical biography that has existed for far too long. . The majority of the chapters describe Recorde's life and career, but four are devoted to the description and analysis of his four mathematical works . for which he is most famous. . an excellent book. I can recommend it." (John Denniss, The Mathematical Association of America, April, 2012)
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A Chronology.- Part I: 'Profite and Commoditie': the Practitioners.- Introduction.- Robert Recorde and William Herbert Earl of Pembroke.- The Affair at Clonmines.- The Physician.- Part II: Intrinsic Worth.- Introduction.- The Grounde of Artes.- The Pathway to Knowledg.- The Castle of Knowledge.- The Whetstone of Witte.- Antiquary and Linguist.- Readers and Publisher.- Part III: Retrospect and Prospects.- Retrospect and Prospects.- His Will and His Religion.
