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

By: Campbell, James W. P [author.]Contributor(s): Pryce, Will [illustrator.]Material type: TextTextDescription: 320 pages : colored illustrations ; 32 cmISBN: 9780226092812 (cloth : acidfree paper)Subject(s): Libraries -- HistoryDDC classification: 027.009 LOC classification: Z721 | .C22 2013
Contents:
Lost beginnings : libraries in the ancient world -- Cloisters, codices and chests : libraries in the Middle Ages -- Cupboards, chains and stalls : libraries in the sixteenth century -- Walls, domes and alcoves : libraries in the 17th century -- Angels, frescoes and secret doors : libraries in the 18th century -- Iron stacks, gaslights 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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Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-315) and index.

Lost beginnings : libraries in the ancient world -- Cloisters, codices and chests : libraries in the Middle Ages -- Cupboards, chains and stalls : libraries in the sixteenth century -- Walls, domes and alcoves : libraries in the 17th century -- Angels, frescoes and secret doors : libraries in the 18th century -- Iron stacks, gaslights 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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