Pythagoras (6th century BC), right, using counting
Pythagoras (6th century BC), right, using counting table, competes against Boethius (Boece) using algorithms for speed at calculation. Behind them hovers the figure of Arithmetic From Margarita Philosophica Basle, 1508. Hand-coloured woodcut
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World History Archive / Mary Evans Picture Library
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1508 Arithmetic Basle Boece Boethius Calculation Competes Counting Hand-coloured Hovers Margarita Mathematics Philosophica Pythagoras
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