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Cambridge University Press - The European Encyclopedia Book

Name: Cambridge University Press - The European Encyclopedia Book
Brand: Cambridge University Press
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Explore the history of knowledge with The European Encyclopedia: From 1650 to the Twenty-First Century. Published by Cambridge University Press, this work provides a deep look into how alphabetical books of knowledge shaped culture for over three centuries. From their origins in the seventeenth century to their influence on the literate world, these printed volumes moved from the hands of the educated elite to a broader audience. This book serves as the first comprehensive survey of encyclopedias written in English in more than fifty years. It organizes the evolution of these texts around essential themes, including economics, genre, illustration, and publishing. For students, historians, or anyone interested in the history of European culture and information, this text offers a detailed look at a medium that has largely become extinct in the modern era. It is a vital resource for understanding how information was organized and shared throughout history.

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Comprehensive historical survey that represents the first English-language study of its kind in over fifty years.

Detailed thematic organization covering important areas such as economics, genre, illustration, and publishing.

Traces the evolution of printed encyclopedias from the seventeenth century through to the twenty-first century.

Examines the cultural impact of alphabetical books of knowledge on both the elite and the literate world.

Authored by Cambridge University Press to provide a scholarly look at the history of European information sharing.

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Brand: Cambridge University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1108481094
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Europe > Great Britain
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 04 July 2019
Listed Since: 03 January 2019

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