The Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland, Volume 3: Ambition and Industry 1800-1880: Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland

Whether in the creation of early manuscripts, in the formation of libraries, through fine printing, or the development of mass media, Scotland's contributions to the history of the book, both within the nation and beyond its boundaries, have been remarkable. Published in four volumes, The Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland brings together the work of leading scholars in order to investigate the history of the Scottish book from earliest times to the present.

The Edinburgh History of the Book in Scotland Volume 3: Ambition and Industry 1800-1880 Edited by Bill Bell 'A remarkable achievement of collective scholarship. This volume does full justice to Scotland's extraordinary contribution to the history of the book while successfully embedding that story in the broader context of nineteenth-century Scottish development.' - Tom Devine, Sir William Fraser Professor of Scottish History and Palaeography, The University of Edinburgh 'I emerge from reading this book with a heightened sense of the importance of the Scottish book trade in the nineteenth century, not only through its authors and publishers, but also the ways in which Scottish enterprise and ambition is woven into the fabric of nineteenth-century printed discourse. As a corrective to London-based perspectives, this volume is particularly valuable.' - Robert L. Patten, Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Humanities, Rice University Throughout the nineteenth century Scotland was transformed from an agricultural nation on the periphery of Europe to become an industrial force with international significance. A landmark in its field, this volume explores the changes in the Scottish book trade as it moved from a small-scale manufacturing process to a mass-production industry. This book brings together the work of over thirty leading experts to explore a broad range of topics that include production technology, bookselling and distribution, the literary market, reading and libraries, and Scotland's international relations.