Archive for History of Exact SciencesSeptember 1977, Volume 16, Issue 3, pp 189–200 | Cite asWhat is algebra and what has it been in history?AuthorsAuthors and affiliationsHans FreudenthalArticleReceived: 08 June 1976 381 Downloads 16 Citations This is a preview of subscription content, log in to check access.PreviewUnable to display preview. Download preview PDF.Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.Copyright information© Springer-Verlag 1977Authors and AffiliationsHans Freudenthal11.Instituut Ontwikheling Wiskunde OnderwijsTiberdreef Utrecht/OverrechtHolland