Much ADO about Numbers: Shakespeare's Mathematical Life and Times

by Rob Eastaway

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Shakespeare's era was abuzz with mathematical progress, from the new concept of "zero" to Galileo's redraft of the heavens. Now, Rob Eastaway uncovers the many surprising ways math shaped Shakespeare's plays--and his world--touring astronomy, code-breaking, color theory, navigation, music, sports, and more.

How reliable was a pocket sundial? Was math illusionist John Dee the real-life Prospero? How long was a Scottish mile, and what could you...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:B0CWD3SNXP

ISBN13:9798893030303

Release Date:September 2024

Publisher:Experiment

Length:224 Pages

Weight:0.80 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Related Subjects

Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Math Mathematics Science & Math

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