W. W. Rouse Ball (1850–1925)

Tony Shalhoub as narrator is impeccable, even wry in this high-level history of mathematics. Credit is given to the Greeks (Ionia) with a lengthy look at the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus. This small piece may even be a bit controversial as its casts aside any evidence of ancient Chinese mathematical advances as being the incorrect assumptions of 16th Century Jesuit missionaries.

5 stars for Tony Shalhoub, 3 stars for the brevity. I understand this Audible presentation is meant to be a "help me sleep" sort of thing, and it is good for that purpose. But I need more of Tony Shalhoub channeling his character from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, please.