Bibliograph

The library, an illustrated history, Stuart A.P. Murray ; introduction by Donald G. Davis, Jr. ; foreword by Nicholas A. Basbanes

Type

Label

The library, an illustrated history, Stuart A.P. Murray ; introduction by Donald G. Davis, Jr. ; foreword by Nicholas A. Basbanes

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-307) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmusic

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The library

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Stuart A.P. Murray ; introduction by Donald G. Davis, Jr. ; foreword by Nicholas A. Basbanes

Sub title

an illustrated history

Summary

The history of libraries from ancient to modern times is presented through a review of the types of documents stored, the structures themselves, the way they have been managed, and the important part they have played in every culture around the world

Table Of Contents

The ancient libraries -- European libraries of the Middle Ages -- Asia and Islam -- Europe's High Middle Ages -- Renaissance to Reformation -- People of the book -- War and a golden age -- The library in colonial North America -- The library in the young United States -- Libraries across America -- Organizing knowledge -- Libraries, librarians, and media centers -- Libraries of the world

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