This book contains captivating tales of the life and times of sixty mathematicians born between 1700 and 1910. Organized in ten chapters, it is in chronological order. Each of the chapter contains life stories of six mathematicians. All mathematicians starting from the period of Tsar Peter, the Great of Russia and right up to recent times are portrayed mentioning their vivid lives, times and events. They all come from a wide range of countries and culture. They made an important contribution to society and education through their ideas, teaching and influence. Read it for a fast paced and engaging history and philosophy of mathematics as well as biological sketches of all time famous mathematicians.
