A Short Account of the History of Mathematics

By: W. W. Rouse Ball

Narrated by: Tony Shalhoub

In his soft yet captivating voice, award-winning actor Tony Shalhoub (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Monk) calmly tells the tale of how the ancient Greeks formalized the study of mathematics based on Phoenician teachings.

Bedtime stories are narrated by the world’s most celebrated voices and written with no beginning, middle, or end so you don’t stay up to hear what happens next. They're interesting enough to give your mind something to focus on, but delivered in a way that encourages sleep.

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Public Domain (P)2020 Audible

LOVE THIS! Works!

I thought I knew a thing or two about math, I thought I'd be interested and engaged. However, he lost me at Pythagorean and I slipped into a blissful slumber... night night.

out like a light

Tony Shalhoub is one of my favorite actors and now, one of my favorite narrators. This selection did exactly what it was meant to do, and I drifted off to sleep in no time at all. Thank you, Mr. Shalhoub.

I cannot tell you if the content is any good...

I'm unable to comment on the quality of the content. I have listened to this 6 nights in a row. I've yet to stay awake beyond a few sentences after the intro.

Tony Shaloub's voice is great. After he advises to take a deep breath and get comfortable, it's a matter of minutes before I'm out like a light.

This shouldn't be the part of sleep collection

This audiobook should not be the part of sleep collection. The story is too interesting and require some consentration.

I've never heard the end of it

Tony Shalhoub has the absolute perfect voice and tonality to describe a subject that normally brings me anxiety and not peace and sleep. it's improbable subject has put me to sleep every single time. thank you

Better than the Sandman...Asleep in minutes!

Narrator relaxing voice...i wanted to listen... but fell asleep!
Making it a perfect bedtime story!

Have only made it to minute 15

Put me right to sleep, I hope to hear the end of it some day.

A real snoozer!

When I was suffering from insomnia, this put me right to sleep, twice, as promised!

Informative and soothing

I love the narrator/actor's voice! He is so soothing to listen to and the information is very interesting as well. I have listened to this track almost 20 times and I remember something different each time.

Love the narrator for this little jaunt

I loved this little story and it is narrated perfectly by Tony Shalhoub. I would really love to hear more stories narrated by him. I will definitely be looking into more by the author too.