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Alcuin's Recreational Mathematics

River Crossings and other Timeless Puzzles

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  • 288 pages
  • 11 hours of reading

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The book explores fundamental mathematical concepts through 53 problems from Alcuin of York's ninth-century text, Propositiones ad acuendos juvenes. It highlights the educational approach of Alcuin, a renowned medieval cleric, using these engaging problems to sharpen the minds of young learners. By combining historical context with practical exercises, the work serves as both a mathematical guide and a glimpse into medieval educational methods.

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Alcuin's Recreational Mathematics, Marcel Danesi

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2024
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