Whether in the creation of early manuscripts, in the formation of
libraries, through fine printing, or the development of mass media,
Scotland's contributions to the history of the book, both within
the nation and beyond its boundaries, have been remarkable.
Published in four volumes, The Edinburgh History of the Book in
Scotland brings together the work of leading scholars in order to
investigate the history of the Scottish book from earliest times to
the present.
The Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland
Volume 3: Ambition and Industry 1800-1880
Edited by Bill Bell
'A remarkable achievement of collective scholarship. This volume
does full justice to Scotland's extraordinary contribution to the
history of the book while successfully embedding that story in the
broader context of nineteenth-century Scottish development.' - Tom
Devine, Sir William Fraser Professor of Scottish History and
Palaeography, The University of Edinburgh
'I emerge from reading this book with a heightened sense of the
importance of the Scottish book trade in the nineteenth century,
not only through its authors and publishers, but also the ways in
which Scottish enterprise and ambition is woven into the fabric of
nineteenth-century printed discourse. As a corrective to
London-based perspectives, this volume is particularly valuable.' -
Robert L. Patten, Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Humanities, Rice
University
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 asmall-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.
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