A Classical Introduction to Modern Number Theory: 84 (Graduate Texts in Mathematics, 84)

Great book but arrived slightly damaged. A partial refund per compensation would be suitable.

Rosen and Ireland have done a wonderful job of presenting the basics of number theory and in selected topics going out to the bleeding edge of developments. Of all the books I own on number theory this is the one I like the most.They appear to have taken meticulous care in all aspects of the book: from the selection of material, the arrangement, right down to the details of the proofs. I think this is a fine example of how abstract mathematics should be presented. Try and rewrite one of the proofs yourself, and you'll quickly discover the presentation used in this book is hard to beat.The exercises are well graded, ranging from the quite simple to very difficult problems. They serve to illustrate and extend the ideas of the main text. They encourage the reader to explore new areas, which I think is one of the hallmarks of a successful math book.I feel that the book serves the graduate student well and will remain a useful references book for practising number theorists. Of course, number theory is a difficult subject, and one hard to learn from books alone, but this book will give you a better chance than most.

To be read so I cannot give a report but appears ok.