Paper Before Print The History and Impact of Paper in the Islamic World

Author/creator Bloom, Jonathan M. Author
Other author American Council of Learned Societies.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew Haven : Yale University Press
Description320 p. ill 10.500 x 08.250 in.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from ACLS Humanities E-Book
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Summary Annotation This engaging book presents a new chapter in paper's history: how its use in Islamic lands during the Middle Ages influenced almost every aspect of medieval life. The text and illustrations (of papermaking techniques and the many uses to which paper was put) give new luster and importance to a now-humble material. 100+ illustrations.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2001001526
ISBN9780300089554
ISBN0300089554 (Trade Cloth) Out of Print
Standard identifier# 9780300089554
Stock number00029174

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