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Prefaces To The First Editions Of The Greek And Roman Classics And Of The Sacred Scriptures - Softcover
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This book compiles the prefaces written by some of history's greatest scholars at the dawn of the printing press. The texts offer insights into the processes behind the very first printed editions of classics like Plato, Aristotle, and Cicero, as well as the often-overlooked first printed Bibles. These introductions provide invaluable context, describing the arduous efforts taken to preserve ancient works, and highlighting the excitement that scholars of the day felt at being able to share these works with a wider world. Through these prefaces, the author showcases the determination and passion that fueled Europe's intellectual rebirth, which continues to shape our understanding of the ancient world to this day.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book compiles the prefaces written by some of history's greatest scholars at the dawn of the printing press. The texts offer insights into the processes behind the very first printed editions of classics like Plato, Aristotle, and Cicero, as well as the often-overlooked first printed Bibles. These introductions provide invaluable context, describing the arduous efforts taken to preserve ancient works, and highlighting the excitement that scholars of the day felt at being able to share these works with a wider world. Through these prefaces, the author showcases the determination and passion that fueled Europe's intellectual rebirth, which continues to shape our understanding of the ancient world to this day. 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 # 9781333895693_0
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