Ever since reading Descartes' Secret Notebook, I have decided that Amir Aczel is one of my favorite authors. As history is one of my least favorite subjects, this surprises me. Aczel writes his history books as if there is a great mystery being solved by his research. This approach makes his books compelling, even to those who do not like history such as moi! Pick one of his books up and read it today. It will be hours of learning and fun! At the moment I am rapidly reading The Artist and The Mathematician. Awesome book.
