Singh, Simon
Fermat's Last Theorem (Collins Modern Classics) (Collins Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008553821
- author:
- Singh, Simon
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate Ltd
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, General, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Fermat's Last Theorem is a remarkable story of human endeavour and intellectual brilliance. In 1963, a schoolboy named Andrew Wiles stumbled upon the world's greatest mathematical problem, which had gone unsolved for over 300 years. This book tells the thrilling tale of how he finally cracked it, combining fascinating history of scientific discovery with gripping narrative. Combining thrilling storytelling with a fascinating history of scientific discovery, Simon Singh uncovers the secrets behind Andrew Wiles' groundbreaking solution. The result is a captivating account of obsession, perseverance, and intellectual brilliance that will leave you in awe. To read Fermat's Last Theorem is to realise that there is a world of beauty and intellectual challenge that is denied to most of us.
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