The Library
An Illustrated History
Edición de la obra The Library
| Autor | Stuart Murray, Donald G. Davis, Nicholas A. Basbanes |
|---|---|
| Editorial | SKYHORSE, Skyhorse |
| Fecha de publicación | Mar 01, 2012 |
| Páginas | 320 |
| Formato | paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9781616084530 |
| ISBN-10 | 1616084537 |
| Número de Cutter | M984l |
In this remarkable story, Stuart A.P. Murray traces the elaborate history of the library from its very beginnings in the ancient libraries of Babylon and Alexandria to some of the greatest contemporary institutionsthe Royal Society of London, the Newberry Library, the Smithsonian, and many others. Illustrated with 130 rich color photos, readers can follow the fascinating progress of the institution we now know today as the library. - Publisher.