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Stuart A.P. Murray presents a richly illustrated chronicle of libraries from their earliest incarnations in Babylon and Alexandria through to today's leading institutions, including the Royal Society of London, the Newberry Library, and the Smithsonian. With 130 full‑color photographs, the book explores the development, architecture, and cultural impact of libraries across history.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Stuart Murray
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