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The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450 to 1800 

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Duration

4 weeks

Total fee

2,763

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

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The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450 to 1800
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  • Duration 4 weeks
  • Weekly study 3 hours
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The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450 to 1800
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  • The early modern period was an exciting time for invention and innovation. On this course, you'll explore book production using examples from Trinity College Dublin and the Edward Worth Library, Dublin.
  • You'll discover how books were made, bound and illustrated, and will study rare treasures including the engravings of Anthony Van Dyck, and early editions of Aesop's Fables.
  • You'll also consider how books were read and how the invention of printing impacted on religion, medicine, science and politics.

The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450 to 1800
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Curriculum

How books were made

Introduction

Illustration

Construction

How books were sold

Bestselling books

The sale of books

Auctions and collections

How books were read

Reading books

Family libraries: The Fagel Collection

Reading and writing

How books changed the world

Religion

Medicine and science

Society

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