This is a carefully written, clear account of elementary linear algebra with good problems and interesting historical sidelights. It will be used for collateral reading and primary reference by many students. The text, written by a very well-known author, includes many exercises and good examples.
This book covers the material of an introductory course in linear algebra. Topics include sets and maps, vector spaces, bases, linear maps, matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, Euclidean spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization of self-adjoint operators, and classification of matrices. It contains multiple choice tests with commented answers.