 De Beghinselen Der Weeghconst

"De Beghinselen der Weeghconst" (or "The Principles of Weighing") is a work written by the Dutch mathematician and engineer Simon Stevin in the late 16th century, specifically published in 1586. In this book, Stevin discusses the principles of mechanics, particularly focusing on the concepts of weights and measures. It is notable for introducing decimal notation to the world, which significantly influenced mathematics and science by making calculations more straightforward and efficient.