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The Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland Volume 3 Ambition and Industry 1800 1880
by Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland, Volume 3: Ambition and Industry 1800-1880
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Throughout the nineteenth century Scotland was transformed from an agricultural nation on the periphery of Europe to become an industrial force with international significance. A landmark in its field, this volume explores the changes in the Scottish book trade as it moved from a small-scale manufacturing process to a mass-production industry. This book brings together the work of over thirty leading experts to explore a broad range of topics that include production technology, bookselling and distribution, the literary market, reading and libraries, and Scotland's international relations.Features*The only study of its kind.*Records Scotland's remarkable contribution to the history of the book in this period.*Chapters researched and written by leading experts.*Well illustrated.
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- Edinburgh University Pres Brand
- Nov 23, 2007 Pub Date:
- 9780748617791 ISBN-13:
- 0748617795 ISBN-10:
- 576.0 pages Hardcover
- English Language
- 7.1 in * 1.7 in * 9.7 in Dimensions:
- 3 lb Weight:
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