Throughout the history of the world, libraries have been constructed, burned, discovered, raided, and cherished-and the treasures they've housed have evolved from early stone tablets to the mass-produced, bound paper books of our present day. The Library invites you to enter the libraries of ancient Greece, early China, Renaissance England, and modern-day America, and speaks to the book lover in all of us. Incorporating beautiful illustrations, insightful quotations, and many marvelous mysteries of libraries-their books, patrons, and keepers-this book is certain to provide you with a wealth of knowledge and enjoyment.
| ISBN: | 9781616084530 |
| Publication date: | 1st March 2012 |
| Author: | Stuart Murray |
| Publisher: | Skyhorse Publishing an imprint of Skyhorse |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 320 pages |
| Genres: |
Social and cultural history |
Throughout the history of the world, libraries have been constructed, burned, discovered, raided, and cherished-and the treasures they've housed have evolved from early stone tablets to the mass-produced, bound paper books of our present day. The Library invites you to enter the libraries of ancient Greece, early China, Renaissance England, and modern-day America, and speaks to the book lover in all of us. Incorporating beautiful illustrations, insightful quotations, and many marvelous mysteries of libraries-their books, patrons, and keepers-this book is certain to provide you with a wealth of knowledge and enjoyment.
The Library features in the following genres: Social and cultural history
The Library is available in Paperback
The Library was written by Stuart Murray and published by Skyhorse Publishing an imprint of Skyhorse
The Library has 320 pages