The Book of Squares. An Annotated Translation Into Modern English by L.E. Sigler

The Book of Squares by Fibonacci is a gem in the mathematical literature and one of the most important mathematical treatises written in the Middle Ages. It is a collection of theorems on indeterminate analysis and equations of second degree which yield, among other results, a solution to a problem proposed by Master John of Palermo to Leonardo at the Court of Frederick II. The book was dedicated and presented to the Emperor at Pisa in 1225. Dating back to the 13th century the book exhibits the early and continued fascination of men with our number system and the relationship among numbers with special properties such as prime numbers, squares, and odd numbers. The faithful translation into modern English and the commentary by the translator make this book accessible to professional mathematicians and amateurs who have always been intrigued by the lure of our number system. Content: Inside Front Cover, Page ii Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv PREFACE, Pages ix-xiii INTRODUCTION: A Brief Biography of Leonardo Pisano (Fibonacci) [1170-post 1240], Pages xv-xx, LEONARDO PISANO FIBONACCI THE BOOK OF SQUARES, Pages 1,3-118, LEONARDO PISANO FIBONACCI REFERENCES, Pages 119-120 INDEX OF PERSONS, Pages 121-122 INDEX OF TERMS, Pages 123-124