![]() In March 2012, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. In 1933, the Britannica became the first encyclopaedia to adopt "continuous revision", in which the encyclopaedia is continually reprinted, with every article updated on a schedule. Beginning with the 11th edition and following its acquisition by an American firm, the Britannica shortened and simplified articles to broaden its appeal to the North American market. Its rising stature as a scholarly work helped recruit eminent contributors, and the 9th (1875–1889) and 11th editions (1911) are landmark encyclopaedias for scholarship and literary style. (This first edition is available in facsimile.) The encyclopaedia grew in size: the second edition was 10 volumes, and by its fourth edition (1801–1810) it had expanded to 20 volumes. It was first published between 17 in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh, as three volumes. The Britannica is the English-language encyclopaedia/encyclopedia that was in print for the longest time: it lasted 244 years. ![]() ![]() The 2010 version of the 15th edition, which spans 32 volumes and 32,640 pages, was the last printed edition. It was written by about 100 full-time editors and more than 4,000 contributors. ![]() The Encyclopædia Britannica (Latin for "British Encyclopaedia"), formerly published by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., is a general knowledge English-language encyclopaedia. ![]()
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