The Original and Growth of Printing

For the first time, these important works by Richard Atkyns, touching on his own life, the history of printing in England and the English Civil War, are brought together in one volume with an introduction, notes and index.

List of contents

Introduction v: The Original and Growth of Printing v; The King's Grant of Privilege viii; The Vindication of Richard Atkyns viii. The Original and Growth of Printing 1; The King's Grant of Privilege 37; The Vindication of Richard Atkyns Esquire 51; Notes 129; Bibliography 140; Index 143

About the author

Richard Atkyns (1615 - 1677) was a member of a wealthy old Gloucestershire family. He is mostly remembered for his Original & Growth of Printing, a largely fictional account of the introduction of printing into England.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Atkyns
• Assisted by: Tiger (Editor)
• Publisher: Tiger of the Stripe
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.12.2012
• EAN: 9781904799535
• ISBN: 978-1-904799-53-5
• No. of pages: 168
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 266 g
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration