The Printing Of Greek In The Fifteenth Century (1900)

""The Printing of Greek in the Fifteenth Century"" is a historical book written by Robert Proctor and published in 1900. The book focuses on the early days of printing in Europe, particularly the printing of Greek texts during the 15th century. Proctor details the evolution of Greek typography and the challenges faced by early printers in the production of accurate Greek texts. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part providing an overview of the history of printing in Europe and the introduction of Greek typography. The second part covers the various techniques used by early printers to produce Greek texts, including the use of woodcuts and movable type. Proctor also discusses the challenges faced by printers in obtaining accurate Greek typefaces and the role of humanist scholars in the development of Greek typography.The final part of the book focuses on the impact of Greek printing on Renaissance scholarship and the spread of Greek literature and culture throughout Europe. Proctor also provides a detailed bibliography of early Greek printed works, making this book an invaluable resource for scholars of early printing and Greek literature.Overall, ""The Printing of Greek in the Fifteenth Century"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of the early days of printing in Europe and the important role played by Greek typography in the dissemination of knowledge and culture during the Renaissance period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.