Fields · Arts and Humanities · History

Libraries, Manuscripts, and Books

This cluster of papers covers a wide range of topics related to the history, production, distribution, and impact of books and publishing. It includes studies on ancient and medieval texts, the development of the publishing industry, the materiality of texts, historical libraries, cultural transmission through books, and the intellectual history associated with printed materials. The cluster provides insights into the evolution of written communication and its influence on societies throughout history.