Download or read book Charles Babbage on the Principles and Development of the Calculator written by Charles Babbage and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1961-01-01 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brilliant 19th-century mathematician, Charles Babbage articulated the principles on which all modern computing machines are based. This compilation of his writings, in addition to those of several of his contemporaries, illuminates the work that led to the development of the calculator. Essential reference for anyone interested in the history of computing technology.