Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. British mathematics 1800–30; 3. The Analytical Society; 4. The calculus of functions; 5. 'The Philosophy of Analysis'; 6. Miscellaneous papers in analysis, probability and geometry; 7. Notation; 8. Babbage and his computers; 9. Conclusion; Appendix; Index.

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This book describes Babbage's work on the design and implementation of the difference and analytical engines.