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Title:
The Early Oxford Press
A Bibliography of Printing and Publishing at Oxford, '1468'-1640; With Notes, Appendixes and Illustrations
Note: Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Early Oxford Press" by Falconer Madan is a bibliographical account of the printing and publishing activities at Oxford from the late 15th century through the early 17th century. This scholarly work, written in the late 19th century, explores the significance, output, and technological advancements of the Oxford Press during its formative years. The text likely focuses on various notable works and authors that shaped the landscape of intellectual thought and literature during this period. The opening of the book introduces its purpose, which is to detail the history and output of the early Oxford Press, particularly from 1468 to 1640. It contextualizes the press in relation to the broader narrative of the University, emphasizing its role in theological and classical studies, alongside the burgeoning interest in English literature. The author notes the dominance of theological works amidst a variety of genres, including logic, philosophy, and historical maps, while also touching upon the social and cultural implications of the printed material produced during these years. The preface also outlines the book's structure, including appendices containing detailed accounts of books printed during this time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Madan, Falconer, 1851-1935
EBook No.: 55727
Published: Oct 10, 2017
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Oxford University Press
Subject: Printing -- England -- Oxford -- History
Subject: Early printed books -- England -- Oxford -- Bibliography
Subject: Publishers and publishing -- England -- Oxford -- History
Subject: Oxford (England) -- Imprints
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Early Oxford Press
A Bibliography of Printing and Publishing at Oxford, '1468'-1640; With Notes, Appendixes and Illustrations
Note: Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Early Oxford Press" by Falconer Madan is a bibliographical account of the printing and publishing activities at Oxford from the late 15th century through the early 17th century. This scholarly work, written in the late 19th century, explores the significance, output, and technological advancements of the Oxford Press during its formative years. The text likely focuses on various notable works and authors that shaped the landscape of intellectual thought and literature during this period. The opening of the book introduces its purpose, which is to detail the history and output of the early Oxford Press, particularly from 1468 to 1640. It contextualizes the press in relation to the broader narrative of the University, emphasizing its role in theological and classical studies, alongside the burgeoning interest in English literature. The author notes the dominance of theological works amidst a variety of genres, including logic, philosophy, and historical maps, while also touching upon the social and cultural implications of the printed material produced during these years. The preface also outlines the book's structure, including appendices containing detailed accounts of books printed during this time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Madan, Falconer, 1851-1935
EBook No.: 55727
Published: Oct 10, 2017
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Oxford University Press
Subject: Printing -- England -- Oxford -- History
Subject: Early printed books -- England -- Oxford -- Bibliography
Subject: Publishers and publishing -- England -- Oxford -- History
Subject: Oxford (England) -- Imprints
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.