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Book Synopsis: In the tradition of Fermat’s Enigma and Pi, Marcus du Sautoy tells the illuminating, authoritative, and engaging story of Bernhard Reimann and the ongoing quest to capture the holy grail of mathematics—the formula to predict prime numbers. Oliver Sacks, author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, calls The Music of the Primes “an amazing book. . . .I could not put it down once I had started.” Simon Winchester, author of The Professor and the Madman, writes, “this fascinating account, decoding the inscrutable language of the mathematical priesthood, is written like the purest poetry. Marcus du Sautoy's enthusiasm shines through every line of this hymn to the joy of high intelligence, illuminating as it does so even the darkest corners of his most arcane universe.”
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Unlock the secrets of the universe with The Music of the Primes: Searching to Solve the Greatest Mystery in Mathematics. Join Marcus du Sautoy on a captivating journey into the world of prime numbers, as he unravels the enigmatic formula that has puzzled mathematicians for centuries. Let your curiosity guide you through this illuminating and authoritative story that will leave you in awe of the beauty of mathematics.
Immerse yourself in the mind-bending world of numbers with The Music of the Primes. Dive into the riveting tale of Bernhard Reimann and the relentless pursuit of the holy grail of mathematics. Oliver Sacks hails this book as "amazing" and "unputdownable", while Simon Winchester describes it as a "fascinating account" that reads like pure poetry. Let your intellect soar as you explore the hidden language of prime numbers.
Experience the thrill of discovery with The Music of the Primes. Marcus du Sautoy's passion for mathematics is palpable on every page, as he takes you on a mesmerizing journey through the mysteries of prime numbers. Whether you're a seasoned mathematician or a curious beginner, this book will inspire you to see mathematics in a whole new light.
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