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The Tower of Hanoi — Myths and Maths

Andreas M. Hinz, Sandi Klavžar, and Ciril Petr, Birkhäuser, 2nd edition, 2018

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A comprehensive mathematical treatment of the Tower of Hanoi and its relatives, including an extended chapter on the Chinese Rings (Jiulianhuan) and the Gray code isomorphism. The standard modern reference for the puzzle family.

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The Academy · May 27, 2026

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