03126nam a22004815i 4500 978-3-031-52692-3 DE-He213 20251030111801.0 cr nn 008mamaa 240402s2024 sz | s |||| 0|eng d 9783031526923 978-3-031-52692-3 10.1007/978-3-031-52692-3 doi QA21-27 PBX bicssc MAT015000 bisacsh PBX thema Struppa, Daniele C. author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut 74618 And I Saw Sequences of Petals and Leaves [electronic resource] : My Life as the One They Call Fibonacci / by Daniele C. Struppa. 1st ed. 2024. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Birkhäuser, 2024. VII, 134 p. 34 illus., 14 illus. in color. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Introduction -- The Early Days in Pisa -- The Navigation to Bugia -- Bugia and the Encounter with Arab Mathematics -- The Liber Abaci -- At the Court of Stupor Mundi -- The Later Years. In this captivating historical novel, Daniele Struppa skillfully weaves a fictional autobiography, bringing Fibonacci to life with vivid details of his upbringing and adult years in Medieval Europe. As we explore the historical context of Fibonacci's time, we delve into the intriguing aspects of a bygone era, painting a compelling picture of a man whose contributions to mathematics continue to resonate today. From his groundbreaking work on congruent numbers to the famous numerical sequence that bears his name, the author invites readers to imagine the creative sparks that ignited Fibonacci's mathematical innovations. When historical evidence is elusive, accuracy and passion are seamlessly combined, offering plausible scenarios grounded in documented facts. A meticulously crafted apparatus of notes distinguishes fact from fiction, providing readers with a clear guide to navigate this enthralling reconstruction of Fibonacci's life. Step into the medieval world of Leonardo Fibonacci, one of the most celebrated mathematicians in history, and discover the man behind the mathematical genius. Mathematicians and curious readers alike will appreciate the allure of Fibonacci's mathematical brilliance. Mathematics. 65523 History. History of Mathematical Sciences. 66197 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9783031526916 Printed edition: 9783031526930 Printed edition: 9783031526947 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-52692-3 ZDB-2-SMA ZDB-2-SXMS 58901 58901