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This is a summary of a book about a mathematician who lived in the 18th century. Lagrange was a great mathematician and he gave lectures on arithmetic, algebra, and geometry at the school where he taught. These lectures are considered to be an exemplar among elementary expositions, and they feature both originality of thought and elegance of expression.
One of the 18th century's greatest mathematicians, Lagrange made significant contributionsto analysis and number theory. He delivered these lectures on arithmetic, algebra, and geometry at thecole Normale, a training school for teachers. An exemplar among elementary expositions, they feature both originality of thought and elegance of expression.