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Questions about Boydell & Brewer

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who founded Boydell & Brewer and when was it established?

Boydell & Brewer was co-founded by historians Richard Barber and Derek Brewer in 1978. The company was formed by merging Boydell Press, which Barber had founded, with D. S. Brewer, which Brewer had founded.

Where is Boydell & Brewer located?

Boydell & Brewer is based in Martlesham, Suffolk, England. The company also operates from offices in Woodbridge, Suffolk, Cambridge, and Rochester, New York, where its principal North American office is located.

What subjects does Boydell & Brewer publish?

Boydell & Brewer specializes in historical and critical works, including British and general history, Arthurian legend, medieval German and French literature, Spanish theatre, early English texts, musicology, and archaeology.

What imprints does Boydell & Brewer operate?

Boydell & Brewer's imprints include D. S. Brewer, Camden House, Tamesis Books, the University of Rochester Press, James Currey, and York Medieval Press. Tamesis Books is named after Tamesis, the Latin name for the River Thames.

What learned societies does Boydell & Brewer publish for?

Boydell & Brewer publishes and distributes for the Victoria County History, the Royal Historical Society, the London Record Society, and the Scottish Text Society, as well as several other societies.

How many Arthurian series does Boydell & Brewer publish?

Boydell & Brewer publishes three series devoted to Arthurian material. These cover studies, editions, and translations of material related to the Arthurian legend.