(Ebook) The New Encyclopaedia Britannica 15th Edition - Volume 1 by Encyclopaedia Britannica ISBN 9781593392925, 1593392923

(Ebook) The New Encyclopaedia Britannica 15th Edition - Volume 1 by Encyclopaedia Britannica ISBN 9781593392925, 1593392923

The Britannica was the first English-language encyclopedia, published in Edinburgh, Scotland from 1768 to 1771 in three volumes.  The 2nd edition (pub. 1778) filled ten volumes.The last printed edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica was the 15th edition.  It began as a major reorganization and rewrite in 1974, representing the largest single private investment in publishing history up to that time.  More than 4,000 authors from more than 100 countries contributed entries.  In 1985 there was a revision of the 15th edition that resulted in its final structure of a 12-volume Micropedia, 17-vol Macropedia, 1-vol Propaedia, and 2-vol Index. The 2010 issue of the 15th edition was the last printed version of Encyclopedia Britannica.  Britannica continues today to offer its encyclopedia and other products online.