The Library - A Fragile History (Hardcover, Main)

LONGLISTED FOR THE HISTORICAL WRITERS' ASSOCIATION NON-FICTION CROWN A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A sweeping, absorbing history, deeply researched, of that extraordinary and enduring phenomenon: the library' Richard Ovenden, author of Burning the Books: A History of Knowledge under Attack Famed across the known world, jealously guarded by private collectors, built up over centuries, destroyed in a single day, ornamented with gold leaf and frescoes or filled with bean bags and children's drawings - the history of the library is rich, varied and stuffed full of incident. In this, the first major history of its kind, Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen explore the contested and dramatic history of the library, from the famous collections of the ancient world to the embattled public resources we cherish today. Along the way, they introduce us to the antiquarians and philanthropists who shaped the world's great collections, trace the rise and fall of fashions and tastes, and reveal the high crimes and misdemeanours committed in pursuit of rare and valuable manuscripts.

General

Imprint:	Profile Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Arthur der Weduwen • Andrew Pettegree
Dimensions:	242 x 162 x 44mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Trade binding
Pages:	528
Edition:	Main
ISBN-13:	978-1-78816-342-2
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > Books, manuscripts, ephemera & printed matter Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Library & information services Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1500 to 1750 Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > 1500 to 1750
LSN:	1-78816-342-7
Barcode:	9781788163422

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