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On the Principles and Development of the Calculator and Other Seminal Writings

Charles Babbage

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Charles Babbage (1792-1871) articulated the principles behind modern computing machines. This compilation of his writings, plus those of several of his contemporaries, illuminates the early history of the calculator.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Dover Publications
  • Publish Date: Nov 21st, 2012
  • Pages: 450
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.40in - 5.30in - 0.90in - 1.00lb
  • EAN: 9780486246918
  • Categories: • History• Hardware - Cell Phones & Devices• Science & Technology

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