Algebra of Mohammed ben Musa

Discover the foundational work of Persian mathematician Mohammed ben Musa, who lived around 780 to 850 AD and is revered as one of the fathers of algebra. His influential text, Algebra of Mohammed ben Musa, originally known as the Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing, is where the term 'algebra' originated. This essential work not only laid the groundwork for modern algebraic methods but also continues to inspire mathematicians today. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2013, this paperback edition spans 350 pages and features the esteemed 1831 English translation by orientalist Friedrich August Rosen. Dive into this pivotal text and explore the origins of algebra that have shaped mathematical thought throughout history.