A History Of The Progress On The Calculus Of Variations During The Nineteenth Century (1861)

""A History of the Progress on the Calculus of Variations: During the Nineteenth Century"" is a book written by Isaac Todhunter and published in 1861. The book is a comprehensive account of the development of calculus of variations during the 19th century. It provides a detailed historical overview of the subject, starting with the early work of Euler and Lagrange and continuing through to the latest developments of the time. Todhunter covers a wide range of topics, including the fundamental principles of the calculus of variations, the theory of partial differential equations, and the application of calculus of variations to problems in physics and engineering. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both students and professionals in the field. It is an important reference work for anyone interested in the history of mathematics and the development of calculus of variations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.