Library - A Fragile History

Weduwen, Arthur der, Pettegree, Andrew
Library - A Fragile History

Library - A Fragile History

Weduwen, Arthur der, Pettegree, Andrew

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'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..

Author:   Weduwen, Arthur der, Pettegree, Andrew
Publisher:   Profile Books Ltd
ISBN:  

9781788163439


Pages:   528
Publication Date:   29 November 2022
Bind Format:   Paperback
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'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..

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Author:   Weduwen, Arthur der, Pettegree, Andrew
Publisher:   Profile Books Ltd
ISBN:  

9781788163439


Pages:   528
Publication Date:   29 November 2022
Bind Format:   Paperback
Availability:  
This item is in stock and will be dispatched immediately.
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