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The Bernoullis and the Calculus Wars

Follow the bitter dispute between Newton and Leibniz over priority in the development of calculus. Also encounter the Swiss brothers Jakob and Johann Bernoulli, enthusiastic supporters of Leibniz. Their fierce sibling rivalry extended to their competition to outdo each other in mathematical discoveries.

English
  • Originally Aired January 1, 2010
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-Y
  • Network The Great Courses
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