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THE plan of this work is rather unusual, but quite good. The first part gives, among other things, references to first-rate works on history and historical method in general (e.g. Bernheim, Lavisse et Rambaud, Merz), besides works on the history of mathematics in particular. We also find here summaries of,the contents of the more important journals dealing with mathematical history. The second part is more specialised; there are sections on manuscripts, biographies, editions of collected works, mathematical correspondence, bibliography, catalogues, and so on. There is a name-index for each part separately. The amount of information given is really remarkable, and it is well up to date; the author, too, has not shrunk from the disagreeable duty of pointing out works (such as those of Montucla, and even of M. Cantor) which must be used with caution.
Guida allo Studio della Storia delle Matematiche.
By Prof. Gino Loria. Pp. xvi + 228. (Milano: Ulrico Hoepli, 1916.) Lire 3.
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M., G. Guida allo Studio della Storia delle Matematiche . Nature 97, 240 (1916). https://doi.org/10.1038/097240b0
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