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The Library

The Library

A Fragile History

Andrew Pettegree / Arthur Der Weduwen

"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...

Editorial:
Profile Books
Año de edición:
2022
Materia:
Bibliofilia
ISBN:
978-1-78816-343-9
Páginas:
518
Q. 220
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Sinopsis

"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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