Fermat's Last Theorem

This book fills a significant void in scientific education: making mathematics fascinating and tangible through its historical origins. Despite being exquisitely succinct, Amir takes his readers on a multimillennial voyage as he in turn sets out to prove why Fermat's Last Theorem is proven to be so beautiful, both mathematically and beyond.

Interesting read. I'm not mathematically inclined, but enjoyed gaining a bird's eye view of abstract mathematical ideas and a tiny slice of its history. I think Aczel does a fairly good job of treading the boundary between articulating theory just enough to convey its premise, while maintaining the layperson's interest by keeping it general.