Historical Aspects of the Resolution of Algebraic Equations -- Resolution of Quadratic, Cubic and Quartic Equations -- Symmetric Polynomials -- Field Extensions -- Constructions with Straightedge and Compass -- K-Homomorphism -- Normal Extensions -- Galois Groups -- Roots of Unity -- Cyclic Extensions -- Solvable Groups -- Solvability of Equations by Radicals -- The Life of Evariste Galois -- Finite Fields -- Separable Extension -- Recent Developments -- Bibliography -- Index