An Introduction to the History of Algebra: Solving Equations from Mesopotamian Times to the Renaissance (Mathematical World)
... a basic introduction to the types of problems that illustrate the earliest forms of algebra. It would be particularly useful for an instructor who is looking for examples to help enliven a course on elementary algebra with problems drawn from actual historical texts. ----Warren Van Egmond about the French edition for MathSciNetHighly Recommended. ---- CHOICE Magazine