Ad Meskens Livres

Set against the backdrop of the Religious Wars, this narrative explores the rise and fall of mathematics in sixteenth-century Antwerp through the lives of Michiel Coignet and Peeter Heyns. It delves into various facets of practical mathematics, including teaching, instrument making, fortification construction, and navigation. The story highlights how these mathematical practices were intertwined with the turbulent historical context, ultimately leading to their decline.

Focusing on the unique contributions of Diophantos, this study delves into the structure and mathematical concepts of Arithmetika, a distinctive work in the Greek mathematical tradition. The book explores the enigmatic author's life and the significance of his ideas, providing a thorough analysis of the text's contents and its impact on mathematics.

Focusing on the structure and mathematical concepts of Diophantos' Arithmetika, this comprehensive study delves into the unique aspects of this ancient Greek text. It explores the enigmatic figure of Diophantos and provides insights into the contents of the work, highlighting its significance within the Greek mathematical tradition.

In this book the classical Greek construction problems are explored in a didactical, enquiry based fashion using Interactive Geometry Software (IGS).