A Short History of English Printing, 1476-1898

"A Short History of English Printing, 1476-1898" by Henry R. Plomer is a journey through the story of how books went from handwritten to mass-produced in England. Starting with William Caxton, who brought the printing press to England, the book explains all the big changes and important people involved in the printing business up to the late 1800s. The story looks at the challenges and wins of the first printers and shows how printing grew into a big part of English life. The book also highlights the editor's introduction by recognizing the work of earlier book experts, the editor makes it clear that this book is adding new details, especially about the later years of printing. It paints a full picture of how printing shaped England's culture and society.