Primes of the Form x2 + ny2: Fermat, Class Field Theory, and Complex Multiplication

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Summary: Definitive text
Review: This is the definitive text on the theory of primes in the form x^2 + ny^2. Problems with simple formulation like this (which primes can be written in that form, and for what n?) make the class field theory interesting and worth understanding. Those with interest in prime numbers would greatly appreciate the topics presented. Recommended for those with a strong background in number theory and algebra.