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

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.