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The Edinburgh history of the book in Scotland
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- Book Synopsis
- 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.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780748617791
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press, (26 November 2007)
- Number of Pages
- 576
- Weight
- 1335 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 244 x 170 x 47 mm
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