What's good book for learning Algebraic Number Theory with minimum prerequisites? Assume that the reader has done an basic abstract algebra course.
Beginner's text for Algebraic Number Theory
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5Marcus has a good text (http://www.amazon.com/Number-Fields-Universitext-Daniel-Marcus/dp/0387902791) as well as Samuel (http://www.amazon.com/Algebraic-Theory-Numbers-Translated-Mathematics/dp/0486466663) – 2011-09-20
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1@jspecter I was about to recommend the very same! With a few more words your comment would make a good answer. – 2011-09-20
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2It would help if you revealed more about your goals. For example, do you plan to go on to do research in number theory or, is your aim to obtain a solid background for applications such as cryptography? – 2011-09-20
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0Research in Number theory. Actually, I'm interested in the Langlands program. – 2011-09-21