John Wallis

Writings on Music

Autor*innen

• Benjamin Wardhaugh

Parameter

• 254 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Kunst & Kultur
• Musik

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John Wallis, a prominent British mathematician of the seventeenth century, is celebrated not only for his mathematical contributions but also for his writings on grammar and logic. His passion for music theory spurred him to translate significant ancient Greek texts by Ptolemy, Porphyry, and Bryennius into Latin, showcasing his interdisciplinary interests and involvement in scholarly discussions of his time.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Paperback