This book is both more and less than a history of the theory of lie groups during the period 1869 1926 no attempt has been made to provide an exhaustive treatment of all aspects of the theory instead i have focused upon its origins and upon the subsequent development of its structural as pects. Among historians of mathematics thomas hawkins has long been regarded as the leading authority on the early history of lie groups after decades of work on this fascinating theme he has synthesized the fruits of his labors in this 564 page essay in the history of mathematics a landmark study that represents the culmination of his contributions to the field. Emergence of the theory of lie groups an essay in the history of mathematics 1869 1926 sources and studies in the history of mathematics and physical sciences online available online springerlink more options find it at other libraries via worldcat sources and studies in the history of mathematics and physical sciences . Buy emergence of the theory of lie groups an essay in the history of mathematics 1869 1926 sources and studies in the history of mathematics and physical sciences on amazoncom free shipping on qualified orders. Written by the recipient of the 1997 maa chauvenet prize for mathematical exposition this book tells how the theory of lie groups emerged from a fascinating cross fertilization of many strains of 19th and early 20th century geometry analysis mathematical physics algebra and topology