Cheap Bibles

Discover the fascinating history of the British and Foreign Bible Society with Cheap Bibles by Leslie Howsam. Published in 2002 by Cambridge University Press, this insightful paperback spans 264 pages and explores the impact of inexpensive Bibles in nineteenth-century Britain as powerful symbols of national virtue. Drawing from extensive correspondence and archival records, Howsam provides a unique dual perspective on the Society's significance in both the publishing and printing industries as well as its role in contemporary society. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in literary criticism, the history of books, and the cultural significance of literature in the British Isles during the 1800s. Enhance your understanding of this pivotal era in publishing with this engaging and informative work.