Printing and the Renaissance: A Paper Read Before the Fortnightly Club of Rochester, New York (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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We must pass over entirely the history of publishing and book-selling in ancient times, a subject too vast for adequate summary in a preliminary survey of this sort. With the fall of Rome and the wholesale destruction that accompanied the barbarian invasions a new chapter begins in the history of the dissemination of literature.
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Bruce Rogers taught ESL and test preparation courses at the Economics Institute at the University of Colorado, USA, since 1979. He has also taught in special programs in Indonesia, Vietnam, Korea, the Czech Republic, and Egypt. In addition to this series, he is the author of Introductory Guide to the TOEIC Test and The Complete Guide to TOEIC Test, both with National Geographic Learning.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical exploration of the transformative impact of the printing press during the Renaissance. It argues that printing did not just aid the Renaissance, but that the Renaissance itself was sparked by the innovation of printing. By examining the era's most influential printing pioneers, such as Aldus Manutius and William Caxton, the author demonstrates how these figures not only spread knowledge by printing great works, but also fostered a new culture of humanistic inquiry. Through a discussion of printing's role in the Reformation and the spread of new philosophies, this text offers a fresh perspective on the role of technology and media in shaping societal change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330866108_0
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