Print and the Celtic Languages - Publishing and Reading in Irish, Welsh, Gaelic and Breton, 17001900

This book is a study of the print cultures of the four principal Celtic languages - Irish, Welsh, Gaelic and Breton - in the crucial period between 1700 and 1900.

List of contents

1. Questions, Approaches, Sources 2. Reading in the Celtic Languages - Its Nature and Measurement 3. Print in the Four Languages Before 1800 4. Print in the Four Languages After 1800 5. Readers, Subscriptions and Miscellanies in Welsh, Gaelic and Irish 6. Books of Psalms, Hymns and Religious Songs 7. Transnational Connections 8. The Print Cultures of the Celtic Languages in the Emigrant Communities in North America and Australia 9. Conclusion

About the author

Niall Ó Ciosáin is a Senior Lecturer in the School of History and Philosophy in the University of Galway. His research is in the areas of book history, literacy, education and language shift.

Product details

• Authors: Niall (National University of Ireland O Ciosain, Niall Ó Ciosáin
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.09.2025
• EAN: 9781032647227
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3264722-7
• No. of pages: 195
• Series: Routledge Studies in Modern European History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, HISTORY / Social History, Welsh, Social & cultural history, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 19th Century, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / General, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Press & journalism, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900, Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, Social and cultural history, Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800, Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800, C 1700 To C 1800, Publishing industry and journalism, Publishing industry & book trade, Breton