The \textit{Shu} (Mathematics): a Qin-dynasty work on bamboo and wooden slips from ancient China -- transcription and English translation with commentary

DOI10.1007/S00407-024-00340-6MaRDI QIDQ6896054zbMATH OpenFDO

Authors Xulin Zhou, Joseph W. Dauben

Publication date 24 November 2025

Published in Archive for History of Exact Sciences (Search for Journal in Brave)

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Full work available at URL https://doi.org/10.1007/S00407-024-00340-6

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

History of Chinese mathematics (01A25)

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