Pickover explains why Chinese emperors, Babylonian astrologer-priests, prehistoric cave people in France, and ancient Mayans were convinced that magic squares--arrays filled with numbers or letters in certain arrangements--held the secret of the universe. Readers are treated to a colorful history of magic squares and similar structures, their construction, and classification.
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Pickover explains why Chinese emperors, Babylonian astrologer-priests, prehistoric cave people in France, and ancient Mayans were convinced that magic squares--arrays filled with numbers or letters in certain arrangements--held the secret of the universe. Readers are treated to a colorful history of magic squares and similar structures, their construction, and classification.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 413 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
