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Numbering & measuring in the classical world : an introductory handbook /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Richardson, William Frank
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Bristol : Bristol Phoenix Press, 2004.
Edition:Rev. 2nd ed.
Subjects:
Numeration > Greece > History.
Numeration > Rome > History.
Measurement > Greece > History.
Measurement > Rome > History.
Mathematics, Ancient.
Table of Contents:
  • The cardinal numbers
  • Other number words
  • Inclusive reckoning : ante and post
  • Symbols
  • Fractions
  • Simple arithmetic
  • Linear measures
  • Measuring area and volume
  • Measuring weight
  • Measuring capacity
  • Measuring value
  • Some financial matters
  • Sizes of pipes and nozzles
  • Measuring time.