Fermat's Enigma: The Epic Quest to Solve the World's Greatest Mathematical Problem
by Simon Singh
Simon Singh chronicles the centuries-long effort to solve Fermat’s Last Theorem, a deceptively simple problem that resisted generations of mathematicians. Blending mathematical history with the human drama of discovery, Fermat’s Enigma offers an accessible account of one of the greatest problems in mathematics.
About This Book
Fermat's Enigma recounts the epic quest to solve Fermat's Last Theorem, one of the most famous problems in mathematics.
The theorem appeared simple but remained unsolved for more than three and a half centuries, challenging some of the finest mathematical minds.
Simon Singh presents the problem’s long intellectual history and the determination behind the search for its solution.
Includes 30 illustrations that complement this account of mathematical discovery.
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