“...and his analysis proved him to be the first of theoretical astronomers no less than the greatest of 'arithmeticians.” — W.W. Rouse Ball Copy Share Image
“...and his analysis proved him to be the first of theoretical astronomers no less than the greatest of 'arithmeticians.” — W.W. Rouse Ball Copy Share Image
“The great masters of modern analysis are Lagrange , Laplace , and Gauss , who were contemporaries. It is interesting to note the marked contrast in their styles. Lagrange is perfect both in form and matter, he is careful to explain his procedure, and though his arguments are general they are easy to follow. Laplace on the other hand explains… — W.W. Rouse Ball Copy Share