9780265697221 - Das Mainzer Catholicon von Dr. Gottfried Zedler, Bibliothekar der Landesbibliothek zu Wiesbaden (Classic Reprint) von Zedler, Gottfried (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an in-depth analysis of the Catholicon, a late medieval Latin dictionary, focusing on its significance within the evolution of printing technology and the history of language. The author argues that the Catholicon's unique type, created by Johannes Gutenberg's contemporary, the inventor of printing, offers insights into the development of printing and the standardization of language. Through a meticulous examination of the type's variations, the book explores the challenges faced by early printers in replicating handwritten texts and the innovative solutions they developed. The author's analysis sheds light on the intricate relationship between the development of printing technology and the dissemination of knowledge during a pivotal period in Western history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.