The Hindu Arabic Numerals

Contents: Pronunciation of oriental names. 1. Early ideas of their origin. 2. Early Hindu forms with no place value. 3. Later Hindu forms, with a place value. 4. The symbol zero. 5. The question of the introduction of the numerals into Europe by Boethius. 6. The development of the numerals among the Arabs. 7. The definite introduction of the numerals into Europe. 8. The spread of the numerals in Europe. Index.