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1) What is the English for ‘Encyclopedia Britannica’?
Latin words “Encyclopedia Britannica” mean “British Encyclopedia”
2) What is The Encyclopedia Britannica?
The Encyclopedia Britannica is a general knowledge English-language encyclopedia.
3) Where was it first published?
It was first published in 1768 in Edinburgh, Scotland
4) Who founded the earliest Britannica?
The founders of the earliest Britannica were Andrew Bell, Archibald Constable, Colin Macfarquhar and some others.
5) When was its last printed edition published?
The last printed edition of the encyclopedia came out in 2010 and the publishers decided not to publish its printed editions any longer.
6) How many volumes does its last printed publication include?
Its last printed publication includes 32 volumes.
7) Does The Encyclopedia Britannica have its electronic form?
Yes, it does, now the publishers are focusing on its electronic form called Encyclopedia Britannica Online
8) What are a lot of libraries still proud to have?
A lot of libraries are still proud to have the Britannica.
9) Why are they still proud to have it?
Throughout history, this encyclopedia has been giving its readers first-class educational material in every field of human knowledge.
10) Why was the royal title of Persian Shah Fat'h Ali called "Most Formidable Lord and Master of the Encyclopedia Britannica"?
When Fat'h Ali became the Shah of Persia in 1797, he read this encyclopedia completely. Alter that he added to his royal title the following words: "Most Formidable Lord and Master of the Encyclopedia Britannica".
11) Did the writer George Bernard Shaw read The Encyclopedia Britannica?
Yes, the writer George Bernard Shaw read nearly the whole of it.