Umar Khayyam And His Age [Hardcover]
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Umar Khayyam And His Age [Hardcover]

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A comprehensive scholarly examination of Omar Khayyam, the renowned Persian polymath, and the cultural, intellectual, and political milieu of his era. This work explores his contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy within the context of 11th-century Islamic civilization.

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Umar Khayyam And His Age provides an in-depth analysis of one of history’s most fascinating intellectual figures and the dynamic period in which he flourished. Otto Rothfeld meticulously examines Omar Khayyam’s multifaceted contributions to mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and poetry, placing them within the broader context of medieval Islamic scholarship and culture.

The book explores the Seljuk Empire’s intellectual renaissance, the patronage systems that supported scientific inquiry, and the complex interplay between religious and secular thought during this transformative era. Rothfeld’s research illuminates how Khayyam’s groundbreaking work in algebra and geometric theory influenced later European mathematics, while also addressing the romanticized Western perceptions of this polymathic genius.

Essential reading for historians, mathematicians, and anyone interested in understanding Islamic Golden Age contributions to world civilization and the life of one of its greatest minds.

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Author

Otto Rothfeld
Publisher

‏ : ‎ Gyan Publishing House
ISBN

9789370977488

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