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OverviewThis book provides an overview of the establishment and use of parish libraries in early modern England and includes a thematic analysis of surviving marginalia and readers' marks. This book is the first direct and detailed analysis of parish libraries in early modern England and uses a case-study approach to the examination of foundation practices, physical and intellectual accessibility, the nature of the collections, and the ways in which people used these libraries and read their books. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jessica G. PurdyPublisher: Brill Imprint: Brill Volume: 120 Weight: 0.761kg ISBN: 9789004363694ISBN 10: 9004363696 Pages: 334 Publication Date: 13 November 2023 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews“One of the most influential early modern book history series currently available.” Alexander S. Wilkinson, University College Dublin. In: SHARP News, Vol. 23, No. 4 (Autumn 2014), p. 10. “One of the most outstanding series in the field of European book history.” Mart van Duijn, Leiden University Libraries. In: Quaerendo, Vol. 44, No. 3 (2014). Author InformationJessica G. Purdy, PhD (2021, Manchester Metropolitan University) is Associate Lecturer in Early Modern British History at the University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on books, libraries, gender, and identity in the early modern period. She co-published an edited volume, Communities of Print, with Brill in 2021. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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