From Descartes to Euler. Mathematics and scientific revolution. With a foreword by Gerlinde Wußing (Q2856958)

This small booklet focuses on the 17th and 18th centuries and mathematicians such as Descartes, Newton, Leibniz, the Bernoullis, and Euler. Illustrated by reproductions of beautiful stamps, mostly from recent decades, the publications shows the intimate connection between the development of mathematics, physical theories (such as astronomy), instruments (such as telescopes, microscopes, chronometers, calculators) and publications (such as the French Encyclopedia).