The Abacus and the Cross
| Author | : Nancy Marie Brown |
| Publisher | : Basic Books (AZ) |
| Total Pages | : 330 |
| Release | : 2010-12-07 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780465009503 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0465009506 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Abacus and the Cross by : Nancy Marie Brown
Download or read book The Abacus and the Cross written by Nancy Marie Brown and published by Basic Books (AZ). This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the achievements of medieval Pope Sylvester II, revealing his lesser-known role in promoting scientific awareness throughout turn-of-the-first-millennium Catholicism, in a report that includes coverage of his humble origins and introduction of Arabic numerals to Europe.
