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Numbering & measuring in the classical world : an introductory handbook

Title
Numbering & measuring in the classical world : an introductory handbook / William Frank Richardson.
Author
Richardson, William Frank.
Publication
Bristol : Bristol Phoenix Press, 2004.

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Description
82 p.; 21 cm.
Series Statement
Classical handbook
Uniform Title
Classical handbook (Bristol, England)
Alternative Title
Numbering and measuring in the classical world
Subject
  • Numeration
  • Measurement
  • Mathematics, Ancient
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-68) and indexes.
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.
Call Number
JFD 06-10882
ISBN
1904675182
LCCN
2005533187
OCLC
56908136
Author
Richardson, William Frank.
Title
Numbering & measuring in the classical world : an introductory handbook / William Frank Richardson.
Imprint
Bristol : Bristol Phoenix Press, 2004.
Edition
Rev. 2nd ed.
Series
Classical handbook
Classical handbook (Bristol, England)
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-68) and indexes.
Research Call Number
JFD 06-10882
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