And yet it is heard. Musical, multilingual and multicultural history of the mathematical sciences. Volume 2 (Q2393378)

This is a continuation of Volume I [Zbl 1297.01008]. It is dedicated to the scientific revolution. It consists of seven chapters (numbered as Chapters 8 to 14). In Chapter 8, the author presents the evolution of the 17th century through the writings on music by Stevin, Zhu Zaiyn, Galileo Galilei and Kepler. Chapter 9 deals with Mersenne, Pascal, Descartes, Beeckman, Wallis, Constantin and Huygens. Chapter 10 is devoted mainly to Leibniz and Newton. In Chapter 11, the achievements of great scientists of the 18th century (Euler, d'Alembert) are considered. The main persons considered in Chapter 12 are: Riemann, Helmholtz, Planck, as well as Schoenberg and Einstein. In Chapter 13, the forgotten, destroyed cultures of Africa, pre-Columbian America and Oceania are discussed. In Chapter 14 -- closing the book -- it is speculated -- with all the knowledge acquired by the mathematical sciences today -- whether the asteroid Apophis and nuclear bombs will allow to continue to enjoy music. Volumes I and II form a monumental work. The author shows the history of the development of the sciences in the real contexts (and not in an alienated ideal world). It is a valuable contribution to the history of mathematical sciences going beyond the usual schemas and boundaries.