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Pakistan Hijra Council, 1989. Near fine, probably unread, very slight wear to covers, unmarked inside. 285pp. :: Al-Khwarazmi’s Algebra is regarded as the foundation and cornerstone of the sciences. Al-Khwarazmi (d. 847 A.D.) was mathematician, astronomer and geographer and he completed his higher studies in Baghdad where he was later appointed by Caliph Mamun as leading scientist and mathematician in the Bait al-Hikmah (Academy of Higher Knowledge), doing research for at least 35 years. This edition is based on the original English translation and annotations by Frederic Rosen, first published in 1831, and is compiled in 8 chapters: (1) On Multiplication, (2) On Addition and Subtraction, (3) On Division, (4) On the Six Problems, (5) Various Questions, (6) Mensuration, (7) On Legacies, and (8) Computation of Returns. Also includes a chapter by Ibn Turk, who was a contemporary of l-Khwarazmi, entitled Logical Necessities in Mixed Equations. No.80 of Great Books of Islamic Civilization Series.. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good+. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.