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I thought I hated math at first, but linear algebra really changed my outlook on mathematics. What I really didn't like was calculus, which is fine, there are plenty of folks who would love to focus on purely calculus.

My question is whether there is a comprehensive history of linear algebra?

The only two sources I've found of note is a link to a pdf from University of Utah and this book called The Chinese Roots of Linear Algebra

Does anyone else know of anymore?

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  • Please consider posting on the history of math and science board – Quality Mar 20 '16 at 05:28
  • I didn't know that board existed. – jake mckenzie Mar 20 '16 at 05:31
  • It does yes ! Take a look – Quality Mar 20 '16 at 05:42
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    Take a look at Chapter 5 of A History of Abstract Algebra by Israel Kleiner. –  Mar 20 '16 at 10:20
  • Possible duplicate of http://math.stackexchange.com/questions/105732/references-on-the-history-of-linear-algebra. See also http://math.stackexchange.com/questions/62318/origin-of-the-dot-and-cross-product/62332#62332 and http://hsm.stackexchange.com/questions/267/books-on-the-history-of-linear-algebra. – lhf Mar 20 '16 at 10:31

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Roger Hart (the author of the book you mentioned) has a web site here: http://www.rhart.org/algebra/

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