Popular science three-volume set "The History of Mathematics in the Cultural Heritage of Europe"

In 2026, the three-volume edition "History of Mathematics in the Cultural Heritage of Europe" was published by the Institute of Mathematics of the NAS of Ukraine. The author of the three-volume set is Natalia Ivanova, a popularizer of mathematics, a research fellow at the European University Cyprus (Nicosia), and an associate researcher of the Department of Mathematical Physics at the Institute of Mathematics of the NAS of Ukraine, candidate of physical and mathematical sciences. This is not the first project by this scientist dedicated to the study of the history of mathematics: she is known, in particular, for her mathematical calendar, which was published in 2023 by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. The "History of Mathematics in the Cultural Heritage of Europe" systematically presents the development of mathematical thought from the earliest forms of practical knowledge to the establishment of mathematics as a theoretical science in Europe in the 17th century. The course is built on a combination of historical-cultural, biographical, and conceptual approaches, allowing one to trace the evolution of mathematical ideas closely linked with societal needs, philosophical views, and the overall development of science. The first volume examines the sources of mathematical thinking in prehistoric times, the mathematical knowledge of the civilizations of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, as well as the formation of theoretical mathematics in ancient Greece. Special attention is given to the mathematical traditions of the indigenous peoples of America as an example of the independent emergence of mathematical ideas. The second volume is devoted to the development of mathematics in China, India, and the countries of the Islamic world—with an emphasis on the formation of numerical systems, algebraic methods, trigonometry, and analytical approaches, as well as their influence on the European scientific tradition. The third volume covers the mathematics of European Medieval and Renaissance periods and concludes with the 17th century—the period of the establishment of modern mathematical science with its symbolic language, new methods, and internal structure. The publication is intended for researchers of the history of science and mathematics, teachers and students of relevant specialties, as well as a wide range of readers interested in the history of mathematics and European culture. According to information from the Institute of Mathematics of the NAS of Ukraine