Excerpt from A Brief Account of the University Press at Oxford: With Illustrations Together With a Chart of Oxford Printing
This Essay is divided into three parts - 1. The history proper. 2. Some incidents and curiosities of the Oxford Press. 3. A chart of printing at Oxford, divided into half centuries; in which the effect of the Civil War, the Tractarian movement, and the First University Commission are clearly traceable.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the history of one of the UK's most celebrated university presses, tracing its development from the Elizabethan era to modern times. The author provides an in-depth look at the press's impact on the world of publishing and academia, discussing the challenges it faced and accomplishments it achieved. The book delves into the origins of the press in the 15th century and follows its evolution through various technological advancements and historical events. The author explores the press's role in shaping the intellectual landscape of Oxford and its influence on the broader literary and academic spheres. Through a rich tapestry of historical detail and insightful analysis, this book sheds light on the enduring legacy of one of the world's most prestigious and influential printing institutions. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332312993_0
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