Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland, Volume 3: Ambition and Industry 1800-1880
Author | : Bill Bell |
Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
Total Pages | : 576 |
Release | : 2007-11-23 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0748628819 |
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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.