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The Encyclopaedia Britannica was first published in 1768, when it began to appear in Edinburgh, and its first digital version debuted in 1981. In 1994 Britannica released the first Internet-based encyclopedia, and Britannica.com was launched in 1999.
The Britannica was the idea of Colin Macfarquhar, a bookseller and printer, and Andrew Bell, an engraver, both of Edinburgh. They conceived of the Britannica as a conservative reaction to the French Encyclopédie of Denis Diderot (published 1751–1766), which was widely viewed as heretical.
Since the early 1930s, the Britannica has developed several "spin-off" products to leverage its reputation as a reliable reference work and educational tool. The Encyclopædia Britannica has been published continuously since 1768, appearing in fifteen official editions.
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Feb 7, 2013 · SCOTT BERINATO: Britannica’s made two major transitions in the last two decades, first to digital media, and then to becoming a learning business. You’ve not only survived these transitions...
Mar 14, 2012 · The Encyclopaedia Britannica has been around since the 18th century and has become a staple of libraries and school classrooms. But now the company has decided to do away with its hard-copy...
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Under the leadership of Jorge Cauz, Britannica and Merriam-Webster have been transformed from iconic print brands into two of the world’s largest and most trusted digital media platforms, serving a global audience of more than 150 million monthly users.
