Fermat’s Last Theorem

Remember at school trigonometry and irrelevance, Simon Singh shifts the lens and explains eloquently why and how math is relevant, mixing the tale with the very interesting Fermat.

Must read book by all math lovers.

Great read about the history of mathematics

Con el "Teorema de Fermat" como eje conductor, Simon Singh repasa la historia de las matemáticas des de Pitágoras a nuestros días, y relata las diferentes aproximaciones con que se ha abordado uno de los problemas más famosos del campo. Es un libro ameno de lectura fácil para no-matemáticos y que muestra cómo un "pequeño" problema ha inspirado y conectado varios campos de las matemáticas.

This is a book which is truely a delight.It starts off from the first line itself, and before you know it you are on a tour of one of the most difficult riddle that baffled mathematicians for over three centuries, beautifully guided and constructed by the author. This book not only talks about the lives of the mathematicians, but in fact gives all the mathematics required, in a way that my 14 year old brother can understand.And for those who want to explore the topic further, there is a list of further readings at the end of the book.It is extraordinary the way the author has told the story.You never lose interest and in fact I finished it in three days and I'm hungry for more! This book also subtly highlights what mathematics is all about, giving examples from nature,codes etc, this is a book anyone can read and enjoy.Further, the story of Fermat's Last Theorem is much better than any fiction. It has drama, horror, romance, despair,glory..this book is one of the best book I've ever read in my life.Further, the way Simon Singh has presented the book is as delightful as the content... Wort every penny!