Felix Klein’s Foreign Students: Opening Up the Way for Transnational Mathematics

This volume explores the profound impact of Felix Klein on the evolution of mathematics beyond Germany, particularly in number theory, algebra, geometry, analysis, and the application of mathematics in scientific and technical fields, as well as mathematics education. The various essays in it highlight the often-overlooked contributions of mathematicians from diverse backgrounds, including Czech, Greek, Hungarian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian scholars who studied under Klein. By examining the protocols of Klein’s seminars from 1872 to 1912, this book uncovers how his teachings shaped their careers. Additionally, it explores Klein’s collaborative efforts with David Hilbert and their influence on international mathematical communication.

This volume is essential reading for historians of mathematics and researchers interested in the development of science and mathematics at the turn of the 20th century.

Danuta Ciesielska is a historian of mathematics and science at the L. & A. Birkenmajer Institute for the History of Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences. She has published over 60 articles and five books, focusing on the history of mathematics, mathematical education, and women in science.

Henning Heller is a postdoctoral researcher in Mathematics Education at the University of Bonn. He focuses on integrating the history, philosophy, and education of mathematics, with a particular interest in Felix Klein.

Renate Tobies is a historian of mathematics and science at Friedrich Schiller University in Jena. She has published over ten books and hundreds of articles, focusing on the history of mathematics and its applications, as well as women in science and technology.

Joanna Zwierzyńska is a PhD candidate at the L. & A. Birkenmajer Institute for the History of Science, Polish Academy of Sciences. Her research focuses on the history of mathematics, particularly Polish mathematics, and she has co-authored and edited several notable works in the field.