Some Account Of The Oxford University Press, 1468-1921 (1922)

By Oxford University Press

Book Overview

Some Account of the Oxford University Press, 1468-1921 is a historical book written by the Oxford University Press in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Press's history from its inception in 1468 to the year 1921. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific period in the Press's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the Press's early years, including its establishment and the printing of its first book. The subsequent chapters cover the Press's growth and development over the centuries, including its expansion into the publishing of Bibles, dictionaries, and other reference works. The book also details the Press's involvement in the printing of academic works and the establishment of the Clarendon Press. The final chapter covers the Press's activities during the First World War and its subsequent recovery. Overall, Some Account of the Oxford University Press, 1468-1921 is an informative and engaging account of one of the world's most renowned publishing houses.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: 1167042794
• ISBN13: 9781167042799
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"