History Of The Transmission Of Ancient Books To Modern Times

By Isaac Taylor

Book Overview

The book ""History Of The Transmission Of Ancient Books To Modern Times"" by Isaac Taylor is a detailed account of the evolution of ancient books and their journey through time to reach the modern era. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the various methods used to preserve and transmit ancient books, including the development of writing and printing techniques, the role of monasteries in preserving manuscripts, and the impact of the invention of the printing press.The book covers the history of the transmission of ancient books from ancient times to the present day, including the role of ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome in the development of writing and book production. It also discusses the impact of various historical events on the transmission of ancient books, including the fall of the Roman Empire, the rise of Christianity, and the Renaissance.In addition, the book provides insights into the challenges faced by those involved in the transmission of ancient books, including the difficulties of preserving fragile manuscripts, the challenges of translating ancient languages, and the impact of political and religious conflicts on the preservation of ancient books.Overall, ""History Of The Transmission Of Ancient Books To Modern Times"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of books and the evolution of human knowledge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163607347
• ISBN13: 9781163607343
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"