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In 1906, the University of Chicago Press published a 200-page book with the lofty title: Manual of Style: Being a compilation of the typographical rules in force at the University of Chicago Press, to ...

Although Chicago style can appear intimidating, it’s nothing more than a comprehensive guide for writing within the humanities and liberal arts. Footnotes are convenient. Say you’re reading a history ...

Site also includes a facsimile of the 1st ed. (1906) and the complete 15th ed. (c1982, 1993, 2003). Current edition: 16th (2010). The Chicago Manual of Style Online is completely searchable and easy ...