Book History examines the material, cultural, and commercial aspects of books and publishing across different historical periods and geographical contexts. The journal explores the evolution of textual forms, the practices of readers and publishers, and the impact of new technologies on the book trade. It also investigates censorship, the role of books in political discourse, and the global circulation of literary works.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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HistoryQ2
ConservationQ3
Library and Information SciencesQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
History
Scopus Categories
Library and Information SciencesHistoryConservation
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Literature: history, themes, analysisDigital Humanities and ScholarshipScottish History and National IdentityAmerican Constitutional Law and PoliticsAmerican History and CultureLibrary Science and AdministrationAmerican and British Literature AnalysisPhilippine History and CultureHistorical and Literary StudiesPostcolonial and Cultural Literary Studies