Collecting Revolution: George Thomason and the 'Thomason Tracts'
Collecting Revolution George Thomason and the Thomason Tracts is a collection of essays that aims to enhance our understanding of the Thomason Tracts, a valuable collection of books, pamphlets, newspapers, and broadsides from the mid-seventeenth century. The collection was amassed by George Thomason...
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Published in | Electronic British Library journal Vol. 2023; p. 1 |
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Format | Trade Publication Article Journal Article |
Language | English |
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London
British Library
01.01.2024
The British Library |
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Online Access | Get full text |
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Summary: | Collecting Revolution George Thomason and the Thomason Tracts is a collection of essays that aims to enhance our understanding of the Thomason Tracts, a valuable collection of books, pamphlets, newspapers, and broadsides from the mid-seventeenth century. The collection was amassed by George Thomason, a London bookseller and publisher, and it provides important insights into the political and religious turmoil of the time. The essays in this collection explore various aspects of Thomason's collection, including its creation, size, contents, and the identity of Thomason himself. They also examine the significance of the collection for understanding the print revolution and the dynamics of public politics during the English Revolution. The essays highlight the need for careful analysis and contextualization of the collection to fully comprehend its value and impact. Overall, this collection contributes to our understanding of the Thomason Tracts and their importance for studying the mid-seventeenth century. |
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ISSN: | 1478-0259 |
DOI: | 10.23636/0ear-bb65 |