Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, England to English Finance

VariousProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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English Originals Reference Books Historical EvolutionGeographical EntriesPolitical SystemEnglish PolityFinance and CurrencyAcademic StudyArchival RecordEncyclopediaCompilationWorld Order

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Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "England" to "English Finance" by VariousAuthor: Various,Language: English, Class: AE: General Works: Encyclopedias, Release Date: Jun 21, 2010

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This is a scanned electronic edition of entries from "England" to "English Finance" in the 11th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, released free by Project Gutenberg. Its value lies not in systematic reading but as a slice of the knowledge system around 1911: readers can see how the English-speaking world then defined England, the English language, British finance and other concepts, as well as the narrative tone, classification methods and information choices of that era. For those studying the history of encyclopedias, modern knowledge production, editorial conventions, or consulting old-style English reference works, it is a directly usable primary text. It is better suited to desk reference and browsing out of interest than to reading cover to cover. The Project Gutenberg edition page also provides metadata such as language, category and release date, convenient for organizing citations. Note that it reflects the cognitive framework of the early twentieth century; some content is outdated and should not be cited directly as contemporary authoritative material—it is better used as a historical document and language sample.

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FAQ

Is this book the complete 11th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica? No. According to the data, this e-book covers only the range of entries from "England" to "English Finance" in the 11th edition—partial content excerpted by alphabetical range, not the complete set of the encyclopedia.
Is it suitable as an authoritative source for British finance? It is not suitable as a direct contemporary authoritative source. It reflects the knowledge framework and expressions of the early twentieth century, and content involving fiscal data and institutions is likely outdated. It is better used as a historical document, a sample of reference-work conventions, or language material.
Why was this book released by Project Gutenberg? According to the data, Project Gutenberg is the first institution to provide free e-books, founded by Michael Hart in 1971. This edition was released in June 2010 as part of the public-domain e-book project, and is therefore freely available.

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