This text develops the basic concepts and methods of calculus within the historical contexts in which the centreal ideas of trigonometry, analytic geometry, and calculus were first developed. Exercises are both thoughtful and applied, as are the numerous worked out examples found throughout the text.
Emphasis is on using the historical context to develop additional understanding of how topics evolved
Modern notation is used throughout
Broad applications are clearly illustrated
Numerous exercises help the reader develop a clear understanding of the topics
Alexander J. Hahn