The Material Letter in Early Modern England
| Author | : J. Daybell |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2012-04-24 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781137006066 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1137006064 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (064 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Material Letter in Early Modern England by : J. Daybell
Download or read book The Material Letter in Early Modern England written by J. Daybell and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first major socio-cultural study of manuscript letters and letter-writing practices in early modern England. Daybell examines a crucial period in the development of the English vernacular letter before Charles I's postal reforms in 1635, one that witnessed a significant extension of letter-writing skills throughout society.