The History of Libraries: From Clay Tablets to Media Spaces
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The History of Libraries: From Clay Tablets to Media Spaces
19.99 €
This fascinating book will take the reader through 50 of the most amazing libraries in the world: from ancient times to the present day.
A house of wisdom, a treasury of knowledge, a "refuge of thought", a "temple of literature", a "pharmacy for the soul"... These are the names that libraries were given in different eras. The most ancient libraries were primarily repositories of books and documents, a library in Antiquity and the Middle Ages was a place for communication and exchange of knowledge, a scientific and cultural center, and a modern library is a multifunctional space where people not only read books, but also listen to lectures, visit exhibitions and quests.
In this book, we have collected all the most interesting things about the iconic libraries of Russia and the world. A fascinating journey through time awaits you: we will visit the book depository of the Library of Ashurbanipal and learn how ancient librarians found the books they needed, look into the legendary Library of Alexandria, walk through the halls of the amazing Bodleian Library, where they even shot a movie, visit the national libraries of Russia, France, Great Britain, and meet famous library curators.
You will learn which library is the smallest in the world, and which is the largest, what books were in Leo Tolstoy's personal library, and when the first e-book appeared. And also, learn to decipher bookplates!
Libraries are not only shelves with books, but also places where knowledge is stored, where destinies, ideas, and discoveries intertwine. You will see how books became a bridge between eras, and perhaps find your favorite library.
A house of wisdom, a treasury of knowledge, a "refuge of thought", a "temple of literature", a "pharmacy for the soul"... These are the names that libraries were given in different eras. The most ancient libraries were primarily repositories of books and documents, a library in Antiquity and the Middle Ages was a place for communication and exchange of knowledge, a scientific and cultural center, and a modern library is a multifunctional space where people not only read books, but also listen to lectures, visit exhibitions and quests.
In this book, we have collected all the most interesting things about the iconic libraries of Russia and the world. A fascinating journey through time awaits you: we will visit the book depository of the Library of Ashurbanipal and learn how ancient librarians found the books they needed, look into the legendary Library of Alexandria, walk through the halls of the amazing Bodleian Library, where they even shot a movie, visit the national libraries of Russia, France, Great Britain, and meet famous library curators.
You will learn which library is the smallest in the world, and which is the largest, what books were in Leo Tolstoy's personal library, and when the first e-book appeared. And also, learn to decipher bookplates!
Libraries are not only shelves with books, but also places where knowledge is stored, where destinies, ideas, and discoveries intertwine. You will see how books became a bridge between eras, and perhaps find your favorite library.
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