The library : a world history / James W.P. Campbell ; photographs by Will Pryce.

  • Campbell, James W. P.
Date:
2013
  • Books

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Publication/Creation

2013

Physical description

320 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 32 cm

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (pages 310-315) and index.

Contents

Lost beginnings : libraries in the ancient world -- Cloisters, codices and chests : libraries in the Middle Ages -- Cupboards, chains and stalls : libraries in the 16th century -- Walls, domes and alcoves : libraries in the 17th century -- Angels, frescoes and secret doors : libraries in the 18th century -- Iron stacks, gas lights and card catalogues : libraries in the 19th century -- Electricity, concrete and steel : libraries in the 20th century -- The future of libraries in the electronic age.

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ISBN

  • 0500342881
  • 9780500342886