Originally posted on the 18th Century Interdisciplinary Discussion <[log in to unmask]>; forwarded from CIRLA-L Ross B. Emmett ********************************************************************** Preliminary Announcement of an International Colloquium marking the Bicentenary of the Foundation of the "Bibliotheque britannique" "The Transmission of Culture in 18th and 19th-Century Europe" Monday, 9 September 1996 through Wednesday, 11 September 1996, at the Dartington Hall Conference Centre, Devon, England. Organised by the Centre for Modern Languages, University of Plymouth. This Colloquium invites scholars from complementary disciplines to examine the cultural evolution of Western Europe in the periods before and after 1796, date of the foundation in Geneva of the "Bibliotheque britannique", the major source of English works in French translation in Continental Europe until the end of the First Empire. Themes and topics which it is hoped may be addressed include: the dissemination of ideas and ideologies through the European press the transnational diffusion of works of literature, science, politics, etc. theories of cultural change and national identity the history of translation private epistolary exchanges and networks the influence of coteries and societies modes of travel, transport, and the migration of people The Colloquium will take place in the mediaeval setting of Dartington Hall at Totnes in the beautiful South West of England. The Conference Centre is easily accessible by rail, by road, and by air to Plymouth or Exeter airports. Additional accommodation can be provided for delegates on the Saturday and Sunday nights before the Colloquium. It is anticipated that the Colloquium will be held under the auspices of several national cultural bodies and that the proceedings will be published. The Conference Committee will welcome papers on a range of subjects and will be pleased to discuss initial proposals as soon as possible. For further details on the programme and for booking forms for the conference, please contact Judith Proud at the address below. Contact address: Centre for Modern Languages University of Plymouth Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA Devon, England Tel: +44 (0)1752 232894 Fax: +44 (0)1752 232885 Email [log in to unmask] An all-inclusive conference and accommodation fee of approximately 160 pounds will be charged for residents. Different rates will apply for non-residents and reduced accommodation rates may be available for delega tes choosing rooms with shared facilities. Residential places at the Colloquium will be limited in number. Official languages will be English and French. **********************************************************************