Brief Introduction
Explore the history of the book during the early modern period and learn how the invention of printing revolutionized our world.Requirements
- This course is for anyone interested in bookselling, book history and book design. This may include collectors, dealers, artists, or anyone with a passion for reading and learning. This course uses a large number of images and image databases for learners to explore. We have included text descriptions for these images to make the course as accessible as possible.
Knowledge
- Week 1: How books were made in Western Europe (1450-1800) (designing types, illustrating, sewing, binding, and finishing books).Week 2: How books were sold in Western Europe (1450-1800) (bestsellers, collectors, advertising and book auctions).Week 3: How books were read in Western Europe (1450-1800) (books and readers, families libraries, and annotating books).Week 4: How books changed the world (1450-1800) (reforming religion, transforming medicine and science, and remaking the state).
Summary of User Reviews
Explore the fascinating journey of the book from ancient times to modern-day with the History of the Book course on FutureLearn. Users have praised the course for its engaging content and knowledgeable instructors.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Engaging contentPros from User Reviews
- Instructors are knowledgeable and passionate about the subject
- Course covers a wide range of topics related to the history of the book
- Course is well-structured and easy to follow
- Assignments and quizzes are challenging and thought-provoking
- Community of learners is supportive and helpful
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users felt that the course content was too basic and lacked depth
- The course may be overwhelming for those with no prior knowledge of the subject
- Some users found the course pace to be too slow
- The course may not be suitable for those looking for practical skills related to book history
- The course may not be accessible to users with limited internet access
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