Library : an unquiet history
Battles, Matthew2004
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Through the ages, libraries have not only accumulated and preserved, but also controlled, inspired, shaped, hidden and obliterated knowledge. This title provides a colourful tour through the stacks from ancient times to the 21st century.
Main title:
Library : an unquiet history / Matthew Battles.
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Imprint:
London : Vintage, 2004.
Collation:
x, 245 p. : ill., facsims. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London: Heinemann, 2003.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780099437079 (pbk)
Dewey class:
027.009027.009 BATT
Local class:
027.009
Language:
English
BRN:
1940167
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