ISBN: 9781330492697 - a brief outline of the history of libraries (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of libraries, beginning with their origins in ancient Egypt and continuing through the establishment of grand libraries in Greece and Rome. The author traces how these invaluable institutions played a crucial role in the preservation and dissemination of knowledge, serving as centers of learning and scholarship for centuries. The book discusses the significance of libraries as not just repositories of books but as symbols of cultural achievement and intellectual progress. Through fascinating anecdotes and historical accounts, the author explores the evolution of libraries, the impact of key figures, and the enduring legacy of these institutions in shaping our understanding and appreciation of history, literature, and human thought. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…