Focus essays present summaries of arguments about important ideas. Chronology of major mathematicians at chapter ends gives a quick overview of important events and people. Problems are taken from original sources enabling readers to understand how mathematicians in various times and places solved math problems. An annotated bibliography at each chapter end provides easy reference to sources for more information. Includes a phonetic pronunciation guide in an appendix.
Exercises are better balanced in level of difficulty.
Offers a more global perspective. Also includes a chapter covering math techniques from other cultures. The Beginnings of Mathematics in Greece. Archimedes and Apollonius. Mathematical Methods in Hellenistic Times.