The Paradox of Prosperity: The Leiden Booksellers' Guild and the Distribution of Books in Early Modern Europe

The Paradox of Prosperity: The Leiden Booksellers' Guild and the Distribution of Books in Early Modern Europe

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The Paradox of Prosperity: The Leiden Booksellers' Guild and the Distribution of Books in Early Modern Europe

The Paradox of Prosperity: The Leiden Booksellers' Guild and the Distribution of Books in Early Modern Europe

Written by Laura Cruz
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Pages 256
Language Eng
Publisher Oak Knoll Press
Published 2008
ISBN 3850776
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Laura Cruz writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Laura Cruz lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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