History of Maths: A Bibliography for Beginners

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For those beginning studies in Pure Mathematics and seeking a bibliography on the history of mathematics, several key resources are recommended. Notable texts include "Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction" by Timothy Gowers, which provides a solid overview and includes a bibliography for further exploration. The documentary "The Story of Maths" is also suggested as an engaging introduction to the subject. Additionally, exploring the biographies of significant mathematicians can offer valuable insights into the evolution of mathematical thought, although it's unclear if these biographies are included in the broader history of mathematics discussions.
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As I'm starting studies in Pure Mathematics, I'd like to have a biblioagraphy to begin with. Then, can you give some bibliography to have an approach of the History oh Mathematics ?
 
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There's a documentary called "The Story of Maths" that's pretty good.
 
Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction by Timothy Gowers - it has a good "history of math" bibliography if you want to go further. He highlights Fourier jr.'s recommendation, so you might want to start there if you want to jump right in the deep end!
 
The history (biographies) of notable mathematicians is also quite fascinating.
I don't know if that is also covered in the history of mathematics.
 

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