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Leonard Digges (d. approximately 1559)
An Arithmeticall militare treatise, named Stratioticos : compendiously teaching the science of nu[m]bers, as well in fractions as integers, and so much of the rules and aequations algebraicall and arte of numbers cossicall, as are requisite for the profes 1579
19.0 x 2.0 cm (book measurement (inventory)) | RCIN 1080986
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Leonard Digges was an English mathematician notable for writing popular treatises on maths and science. His works primarily concerned surveying and cartography and he is regarded as the inventor of the theodolite, an integral piece of surveying equipment.
This book, completed by his son Thomas Digges and published in 1579, concerns mathematics in relation to military strategy and army formations.Provenance
Acquired by William IV, 1830-37. Bears a bookplate of King George V.
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Measurements
19.0 x 2.0 cm (book measurement (inventory))
Other number(s)
ESTC : English Short Title Catalogue Citation Number – ESTC S109689Alternative title(s)
Stratioticos
Place of Production
London [Greater London]
