
Fermat's Enigma
The Epic Quest to Solve the World's Greatest Mathematical Problem
by Simon Singh
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Math, Most Recommended Books, and Science.
xn yn = zn, where n represents 3, 4, 5, ...no solution"I have discovered a truly marvelous demonstration of this proposition which this margin is too narrow to contain."With these words, the seventeenthcentury French mathematician Pierre de Fermat threw down the gauntlet to future generations. What came to be known as Fermat's Last Theorem look...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Math, Most Recommended Books, and Science.
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Hannah Fry
“@fen_ken @BBC6Music Get her to read Simon Singh's book Fermat's last theorem she's in there. I've honestly read it about 25 times one of my favourites ever, ever, ever. x”
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“Roger Lewin writes in an accessible, narrative-driven style that surveys the rise of complexity across biology, physics, and computation. What works best is broad synthesis—Lewin stitches stories, models, and historical episodes into an intelligible map for curious, science-literate readers. Main limitation: depth varies; technical passages and metaphor-heavy sections coexist, so the book won't satisfy those wanting rigorous math or step-by-step methods. Some case studies and examples can feel dated, reducing immediacy for readers seeking current follow-ups.”
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