Books like Library by Matthew Battles
Drawing on his experience as a rare books librarian, Matthew Battles examines the history of libraries from the ancient Library of Alexandria to the Internet. His narrative travels through Boston, Baghdad, medieval monasteries, the Vatican, the British Library, socialist reading rooms, and rural home libraries, detailing how libraries are built and destroyed, from the decay of Alexandria to scroll burnings in China and the loss of Aztec codices. He also discusses recent library burnings in Europe and Bosnia, offering an encyclopedic overview infused with engaging storytelling.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Matthew Battles
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