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The History of Mathematics in 300 Stamps - Robin Wilson

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The Secrets of Mathematics
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The entire history of mathematics in one hour, as illustrated by around 300 postage stamps featuring mathematics and mathematicians from across the world.
From Euclid to Euler, from Pythagoras to Poincare, and from Fibonacci to the Fields Medals, all are featured in attractive, charming and sometimes bizarre stamps. No knowledge of mathematics or philately required.

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The Secrets of Mathematics
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Robin Wilson
Keywords
maths
stamps
Department: Mathematical Institute
Date Added: 03/12/2014
Duration: 00:56:47

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