The book "Как рождалась современная математика" (How Modern Mathematics Was Born) tells the story of how modern mathematics emerged and developed over time. The author, a renowned mathematician and historian of mathematics, takes readers on a journey through the centuries, from ancient civilizations to the present day, exploring the key milestones and breakthroughs that have shaped the field of mathematics. The book begins by discussing the origins of mathematics in ancient Egypt, Babylon, and Greece, highlighting the contributions of famous mathematicians such as Euclid, Archimedes, and Pythagoras. The author then delves into the Middle Ages, where mathematics was largely ignored or seen as a tool for the Church, before exploring the Renaissance and the Enlightenment periods, when mathematics began to flourish once again. The book also examines the impact of major scientific discoveries, such as the development of calculus by Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, and the work of Carl Friedrich Gauss, who laid the foundations for modern mathematical physics. The author also discusses the role of mathematicians such as Pierre-Simon Laplace, Joseph-Louis Lagrange, and Adrien-Marie Legendre in shaping the field of mathematics. As the book progresses, the author delves into the 19th and 20th centuries, exploring the development of abstract algebra, topology, and other advanced mathematical concepts. The book also looks at the impact of technology on mathematics, including the use of computers and algorithms in modern mathematical research.

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