jan 6, 1773 - Dissolution of Religious Houses

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The dissolution of the Jesuit Oder in 1773 flushed rare books onto the markey, making books that had previously been reserved more widely accessible and gave rise to antiquarian book trade. Private noblemen and early universities just starting their collections benefitted from the increased availability.

(S. Modrow, Class Lecture, Week 2, 2025.)

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