The Coming of the Book: The Impact of Printing, 1450-1800 (Pre-Read)

Please read in advance sections 5.3, 5.4, 7.5, and 7.6.

The advent of the book marked not just a momentous event in world history but also signaled the onset of modernity. Lucien Febvre and Henri-Jean Martin, in their highly acclaimed work, intricately weave together economic and technological history, sociology, and anthropology, along with the examination of consciousness. Their aim is to anchor the evolution of printing in the shifting social dynamics and ideological conflicts of Western Europe. As we contemplate the possible obsolescence of the printed page, The Coming of the Book holds even greater relevance today.

Link to the whole book is here.
Link to sections 5.3 and 5.4 is here.
Link to sections 7.5 and 7.6 is here.