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The Encyclopædia Britannica (Latin for ' British Encyclopædia ') is a general knowledge English-language encyclopaedia. It has been published by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. since 1768, although the company has changed ownership seven times. The encyclopaedia is maintained by about 100 full-time editors and more than 4,000 contributors.
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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.
History. Founding years. Front page of volume 3 of the 1778 Encyclopædia Britannica. The company was founded in Edinburgh, Scotland, in the 18th century, during the historical period termed the Scottish Enlightenment. [2] . Colin Macfarquhar and Andrew Bell began the first edition in 1768. [2] .
It was first published between 1768 and 1771 in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, as three volumes. The encyclopaedia grew in size: the second edition was 10 volumes, and by its fourth edition (1801–1810) it had expanded to 20 volumes.
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History. Encyclopedias almanacs transcripts and maps. Encyclopaedia Britannica. views 1,329,191 updated. Encyclopaedia Britannica. A typical product of the Enlightenment, when there was a vast amount of new knowledge to be disseminated and a rapidly growing reading public.
The 'Encyclopaedia Britannica' is considered to be one of the enduring achievements of the Scottish Enlightenment. First issued in 1768, 'Britannica' has its origins in Edinburgh. It was published by Colin Macfarquhar (1744/5-1793), a printer, and engraver Andrew Bell (1725/6-1809).
