Description

Seven Lectures On The Law And History Of Copyright In Books is a book written by Augustine Birrell in 1899. The book is a collection of seven lectures that were delivered by Birrell at the University of Edinburgh in 1898. The lectures cover various aspects of copyright law and its history, including the development of copyright law, the rights of authors, and the impact of copyright on the publishing industry. The book provides a comprehensive overview of copyright law in the late 19th century and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of copyright law. Birrell was a British lawyer and politician who served as the Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1907 to 1916. He was also a prolific writer and wrote several books on a variety of topics, including literature, history, and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.