Alien Members of the Book-Trade During the Tudor Period (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

1333551800 / 9781333551803

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Print on Demand. This book presents a captivating exploration of the lives of foreign booksellers and printers residing in England during the Tudor era, during which the printing press rapidly transformed access to information and laid the foundation for England's literary landscape. The book paints a vivid portrait of the experiences and contributions of these individuals, providing fresh insights into cultural exchange, artistic innovation, and the history of the printed word. From the influx of skilled craftsmen fleeing religious persecution on the Continent, to the establishment of printing houses and bookshops that catered to the growing demand for knowledge and the dissemination of ideas, this book offers a rich tapestry of lives intertwined with the development of the book trade in England. The author meticulously traces the movements, influences, and interactions of these foreign printers and booksellers, situating their work within the broader context of Tudor society and the intellectual ferment of the Reformation. By delving into financial records, guild archives, and personal correspondence, the author uncovers the individuals behind the printed page, shedding light on their struggles, aspirations, and the role they played in shaping the literary culture of the time. The book illuminates the vital contribution of foreign artisans and entrepreneurs to the flourishing of print as a medium of knowledge, entertainment, and social change in Tudor England. 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.…

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Title
Alien Members of the Book-Trade During the Tudor Period (Classic Reprint)
Author
Ernest James Worman
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
Condition
New
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print-on-demand item
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
1333551800
ISBN 13
9781333551803
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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