A History Of: Mathematical Notations

The work is divided into two primary volumes (often bound together in modern editions from Dover Publications ):

Florian Cajori’s , first published in 1928–1929, is the definitive reference for the origin and evolution of mathematical symbols. Because of its immense detail, it is best used as an encyclopedia rather than a straight-through read. Core Structure A History of Mathematical Notations

If you find Cajori’s dense, century-old academic prose difficult, these modern alternatives offer a more accessible narrative: The work is divided into two primary volumes