This book presents an account of selected topics from key mathematical works of medieval Islam
based on the Arabic texts themselves. Many of these works had a great influence on mathematics
in Western Europe. Topics covered in the first edition include arithmetic algebra geometry
trigonometry and numerical approximation this second edition adds number theory and
combinatorics. Additionally the author has included selections from the western regions of
medieval Islam-both North Africa and Spain. The author puts the works into their historical
context and includes numerous examples of how mathematics interacted with Islamic society.
