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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: 79
Language: English
Subject: Oxford University Press
Subject: Printing -- England -- Oxford -- History
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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: 79
Language: English
Subject: Oxford University Press
Subject: Printing -- England -- Oxford -- History
LoCC: Bibliography, Library science
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.