Written for advanced students of mathematics and physics, this influential text provides a rigorous introduction to the Weierstrass Theory of Maxima and Minima. Hancock's lucid and insightful lectures have inspired generations of mathematicians and remain a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the calculus of variations.
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