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Fermat's last theorem : the story of a riddle that confounded the world's

Fermat's last theorem : the story of a riddle that confounded the world's greatest minds for 358 years / Simon Singh Softcover - 2007

by Singh, Simon

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London : Fourth Estate, 2007. 4th edition. Softcover. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: xx, 362 p.: ill., ports; 18 cm. . Notes: Originally published: 1997. Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Fermat, Pierre de 1601-1665. Wiles, Andrew. Fermat, Pierre de Studies. Number theory. Algebra. Fermat's last theorem; Popular works. Mathematics History. Mathematical recreations History. Mathematicians; Biography. Number theory History. Mathematics History. Genre: Popular works. Summary: This is the story of the solving of a puzzle that has confounded mathematicians since the 17th century, but which every child can understand. It includes the fascinating story of Andrew Wiles who finally cracked the code.
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