Why were cheap paperback editions of books printed by the end of the eighteenth century?
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Explain the reasons for the changes in clothing patterns and materials in the eighteenth century.
After the 18th century, the colonisation of most of the world by Europe, the spread of democratic ideals and the growth of an industrial society completely changed the ways in...
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State whether true or false: (a) The Mughal empire became stronger in the eighteenth century.
(a) The Mughal empire became stronger in the eighteenth century. Ans. False (b) The English East India Company was the only European company that traded with India. Ans. False (c) Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the ruler...
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Why did the wool and silk producers in England protest against the import of Indian textiles in the early eighteenth century?
By the early eighteenth century, the wool and silk makers in England were worried by the popularity of Indian textiles. Hence, they began to protest against the import of Indian...
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Explain the following The port of Surat declined by the end of the eighteenth century.
The port of Surat declined by the end of the eighteenth century on account of the growing power of European companies in trade with India. They secured many concessions from...
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Give two reasons why the population of London expanded from the middle of the eighteenth century
The city of London was a magnet for the migrant populations due to the job opportunities provided by its dockyards and industries. By 1750, one out of every nine people...
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Why did some people in eighteenth century Europe think that print culture would bring enlightenment and end despotism
Some people in eighteenth-century Europe thought that print culture would bring enlightenment and end despotism. It’s easy and cheap availability meant that literacy would no longer be restricted to the...
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Explain briefly what the open field system meant to rural people in eighteenth- century England. Look at the system from the point of view of:
A rich farmer: The open field system was not beneficial for the rich farmer because he could not have exclusive control of the commons. He could not expand his area...
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Why did people in the eighteenth century Europe think that print culture would bring enlightenment and end despotism?
(i) Books became cheaper and helped the individuals to read which developed rational thinking, scientific outlook, liberalism and democratic ideas. (ii) The writings of the great philosophers like Thomas Paine, Rousseau...
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How did the printed books of India attract the poor class as readers in the 19th century? Explain.
Sources of attraction: (i) Very cheap small books were brought to market in the 19th century. (ii) Public libraries were set up to give an easy access to books. (iii) Kashibaba of Kanpur...
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Grandfather told me about the old days. All books were printed on paper then.
1. Grandfather told me about the old days when all books were printed on paper. 2. After finishing the book, perhaps you just throw it away. 3. He gave the little girl...
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