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LoC No.: 22020657

Title: Some Account of the Oxford University Press, 1468-1921

Note: Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "Some Account of the Oxford University Press, 1468-1921" by Oxford University Press is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the establishment and evolution of the Oxford University Press from its inception in the late 15th century up to the early 1920s. Through its pages, the reader is likely to discover the profound impact the Press has had on academic publishing, education, and literary culture over centuries. The opening of the book introduces the history of the Oxford University Press, notably mentioning its first book printing in 1478. It goes on to discuss significant figures and milestones in its development, including the establishment of various printing privileges and the Press's role in the dissemination of religious and scholarly works. Early printers like Theodoric Rood and influential patrons such as Archbishop Laud are highlighted, along with the challenges faced during periods of war and political upheaval. The narrative sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the Press’s contributions to literature and education, alongside its operational frameworks, showcasing a legacy of scholarly achievement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: Oxford University Press

EBook No.: 61421

Published: Feb 16, 2020

Downloads: 76

Language: English

Subject: Oxford University Press

Subject: Printing -- England -- Oxford -- History

LoCC: Bibliography, Library science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:61421:2 2020-02-16T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Oxford University Press en urn:lccn:22020657 1
2024-11-10T13:40:26Z Some Account of the Oxford University Press, 1468-1921

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 22020657

Title: Some Account of the Oxford University Press, 1468-1921

Note: Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Some Account of the Oxford University Press, 1468-1921" by Oxford University Press is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the establishment and evolution of the Oxford University Press from its inception in the late 15th century up to the early 1920s. Through its pages, the reader is likely to discover the profound impact the Press has had on academic publishing, education, and literary culture over centuries. The opening of the book introduces the history of the Oxford University Press, notably mentioning its first book printing in 1478. It goes on to discuss significant figures and milestones in its development, including the establishment of various printing privileges and the Press's role in the dissemination of religious and scholarly works. Early printers like Theodoric Rood and influential patrons such as Archbishop Laud are highlighted, along with the challenges faced during periods of war and political upheaval. The narrative sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the Press’s contributions to literature and education, alongside its operational frameworks, showcasing a legacy of scholarly achievement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: Oxford University Press

EBook No.: 61421

Published: Feb 16, 2020

Downloads: 76

Language: English

Subject: Oxford University Press

Subject: Printing -- England -- Oxford -- History

LoCC: Bibliography, Library science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:61421:3 2020-02-16T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Oxford University Press en urn:lccn:22020657 1