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Against the Law: Crime, Sharp Practice and the Control of Print - Hardcover

 
9780712348966: Against the Law: Crime, Sharp Practice and the Control of Print

Synopsis

The book has often been a battleground for the opposing interests of dissent and authority, or for rival commercial interests. These essays are all concerned with historical aspects of the book trade's role as one of the gatekeepers to social status, reputation, money and power.

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