The French Book Trade in Enlightenment Europe I : Selling Enlightenment

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Explore the fascinating world of 18th-century European book trade with "The French Book Trade in Enlightenment Europe I: Selling Enlightenment" by Dr. Mark Curran. This groundbreaking volume delves into the output and dissemination of books during the Enlightenment, tracing how reading tastes evolved between 1769 and 1794. Based on extensive research and utilizing the rich archives of the Société Typographique de Neuchâtel (STN), this study reconstructs the cosmopolitan elite culture of the late Enlightenment through engaging case studies. It offers a comparative study of the entire European book market, analyzing local, regional, and chronological nuances with advanced taxonomies of subject content, author information, and markers of illegality. Key Features: * Comprehensive study of the late 18th-century book trade. * Insights into the international and cross-cultural history of print. * Detailed analysis of the Société Typographique de Neuchâtel (STN). * Explores evolving reading tastes and elite culture. This is the most diverse and detailed study of the late 18th-century book trade, providing fresh insights into the Enlightenment era. A must-read for students and enthusiasts of Enlightenment studies and the history of print. Summary: "The French Book Trade in Enlightenment Europe I (Selling Enlightenment)" is a hardcover book by Mark Curran, published in 2018. It features illustrations and is written in English. The book has 248 pages, with dimensions of 156 mm width and 234 mm height. ISBN: 9781441178909.