Books and their makers during the Middle Ages : $b A study of the conditions of the production and distribution of literature from the fall of the Roman empire to the close of the seventeenth century, Vol. II

"Books and Their Makers during the Middle Ages" by George Haven Putnam is a historical study that explores the world of books and their production from the end of the Roman Empire to the late 1600s. It investigates how books were made and shared during this time, particularly focusing on the impact of printing on literature and the role of printer-publishers. The book looks at how the printing press made books more available, which led to more people reading and new ideas spreading, especially during the Reformation. It also examines how political and religious powers tried to control what was printed and read, shaping the book culture of the time. In short, expect an exploration of how social and political changes helped form a lively book world.