Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland, Volume 3: Ambition and Industry 1800-1880

Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland, Volume 3: Ambition and Industry 1800-1880
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Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages : 577
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ISBN-10 : 9780748628810
ISBN-13 : 0748628819
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Download or read book Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland, Volume 3: Ambition and Industry 1800-1880 written by Bill Bell and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2007-11-23 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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