Article ID: CBB000057884

William Wallace and the introduction of continental calculus to Britain: A letter to George Peacock (1987)

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Description “A letter written by [Wallace] to George Peacock in 1833 reveals many interesting facts concerning his role in the reform of British mathematics. This paper presents a brief account of his life and work and the full text of the letter.”


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Authors & Contributors
Craik, Alex D. D.
Guicciardini, Niccolò
Becher, Harvey W.
Wilkes, M. V.
Verburgt, Lukas M.
Pycior, Helena M.
Concepts
Algebra
Mathematics
Calculus
India, civilization and culture
History of science, as a discipline
Surveying
Time Periods
19th century
18th century
Places
British Isles
Great Britain
Scotland
Institutions
Cambridge University
Analytical Society
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