: The technical evolution of the book format (roll vs. codex) and its impact on reading habits.
: Investigates the early development of a book market in classical Athens and the transition from oral to written transmission. Libri, lettori e pubblico nel mondo antico: gui...
The report identifies three primary pillars discussed in the text: : The technical evolution of the book format (roll vs
Guglielmo Cavallo, a renowned paleographer and professor emeritus at Sapienza University , uses this work to argue that the history of the book is inseparable from the history of society itself. The volume is widely used as a university textbook for its ability to integrate technical manuscript studies with broader cultural interpretation. The report identifies three primary pillars discussed in
First published in 1975 by Laterza , this volume serves as a foundational historical and critical guide to the evolution of written culture in antiquity. It traces the journey of the book from the to the codex , examining the social, economic, and institutional factors that shaped how texts were produced, sold, and consumed. Core Structure and Key Contributions
The report below examines the influential scholarly work (Books, Publishers, and Public in the Ancient World), edited by Guglielmo Cavallo . Overview