Birkhauser Leonhard Euler Correspondence with Christian Goldbach

Explore the historic intellectual connection between Leonhard Euler and Christian Goldbach. This volume captures the start of a profound friendship that began when Euler arrived at the Russian Academy of Sciences at age 20. Supported by Goldbach, the Prussian jurist and mathematician, Euler entered a period of immense scientific growth. This edition presents Euler's most substantial long-term correspondence, featuring nearly 200 letters exchanged over 35 years. For the first time, these documents are available with an English translation, providing direct access to their mathematical dialogue. The text includes ample commentary and documentary indices to assist readers in navigating the content. This work offers a window into 18th-century number theory and its various sources. It is an essential resource for historians and mathematicians interested in the development of mathematical thought through personal exchange. By studying these letters, readers gain a clear view of the professional and personal bond that shaped Euler's early career.