"A must-read for anyone interested in the history of math, including undergraduates, mathematicians, and amateur historians." "- Library Journal
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"The author...is adept at explaining esoteric concepts at the heart of old arithmetic problems, allowing readers to peer into the mind of a medieval Italian businessman." "- The Wall Street Journal"
"A wonderful and vivid tale about the father of modern mathematics" - "Shelf Awareness"
"Devlin illuminates one of the most remarkable and underappreciated episodes in cultural history... A surprising visit to a forgotten well-spring of modern thought." - "Booklist
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"Three cheers for Leonardo Pisano... A wonderful book for history-of-science buffs." "- Kirkus Reviews"