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Andrew Pettegree Arthur Der Weduwen The Library (Hardback) (UK IMPORT)
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- Book Title
- The Library
- Publication Name
- The Library
- Title
- The Library
- Subtitle
- A Fragile History
- Format
- Hardback
- ISBN-10
- 1541600770
- EAN
- 9781541600775
- ISBN
- 9781541600775
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- Genre
- History
- Topic
- Library & Information Science / General, Books, World, Europe / General
- Release Date
- 09/11/2021
- Release Year
- 2021
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 236mm
- Item Length
- 160mm
- Item Width
- 51mm
- Item Weight
- 816g
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Perfect for book lovers, this is a fascinating exploration of the history of libraries and the people who built them, from the ancient world to the digital age. 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 The Library , historians Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen introduce us to the antiquarians and philanthropists who shaped the world's great collections, trace the rise and fall of literary tastes, and reveal the high crimes and misdemeanors committed in pursuit of rare manuscripts. In doing so, they reveal that while collections themselves are fragile, often falling into ruin within a few decades, the idea of the library has been remarkably resilient as each generation makes--and remakes--the institution anew. Beautifully written and deeply researched, The Library is essential reading for booklovers, collectors, and anyone who has ever gotten blissfully lost in the stacks.
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Publisher
Basic Books
ISBN-10
1541600770
ISBN-13
9781541600775
eBay Product ID (ePID)
17050096004
Product Key Features
Language
English
Topic
Library & Information Science / General, Books, World, Europe / General
Dimensions
Item Length
9.8in
Item Height
1.8in
Item Width
6.4in
Item Weight
28 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
Library : a Fragile History
Lc Classification Number
Z721.P49 2021
Reviews
"What is a 'library'? Is it a mute display of personal wealth and power, or of a humble devotion to God? A routine community resource, or a waste of taxpayers' money? In The Library , we are led nimbly through the centuries, seeing how it has been all of these things and more, as the authors place on the shelf a cornucopia of bookish history." -- Judith Flanders, author of A Place for Everything, "A sweeping, absorbing history, deeply researched, of that extraordinary and enduring phenomenon: the library."-- Richard Ovenden, "Offers some striking insights into the past and future of university libraries."-- Times Higher Education, "Where there are books, there will be libraries, of that we can be assured. Pettegree and Weduwen's handsome book, which is lucidly written, mercifully free of jargon and international in its ambition, ought to be in every one of them."-- The Herald, "This sweeping history of libraries is outstanding.... A history of libraries from the ancient world to yesterday, it is fetchingly produced and scrupulously researched -- a perfect gift for bibliophiles everywhere."-- Sunday Times, "Enlightening... Pettegree and der Weduwen are fascinating when they discuss great private collectors and monastic libraries, but the most important aspect of their book is its exploration of the practical and theoretical role of the library in the lives of ordinary citizens."-- The New Criterion, "[A] fascinating deep dive into the evolution of libraries... Bibliophiles should consider this a must read." -- Publishers Marketplace, "A sweeping, absorbing history, deeply researched, of that extraordinary and enduring phenomenon: the library."-- Richard Ovenden, University of Oxford
Format
Hardcover
Lccn
2021-945164
Intended Audience
Trade
Publication Year
2021
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Antiques & Collectibles, Language Arts & Disciplines, History
Number of Pages
528 Pages
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