Libraries and Founders of Libraries

Klappentext This history of libraries in Britain and Europe concentrates on the role of the individual collector in cultural preservation. Zusammenfassung This 1864 book examines the evolution of libraries in England and elsewhere! from antiquity to the mid-nineteenth century. It discusses the importance of influential individual collectors! and the subsequent history of their libraries! as well as the development of public record collections housing official documents of national importance. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introductory - the ancient libraries of Egypt, of Judaea, of Greece, and of the Roman Empire; 2. Introductory - mediaeval and modern libraries; 3. Of some libraries of monasteries abroad; 4. Of some libraries of monasteries at home; 5. Concerning the libraries of some famous authors, of various periods; 6. Concerning the libraries of some celebrated monarchs and royal personages, of various periods; 7. History of the old royal library of the kings of England; 8. History of the State Paper Office; 9. History of the Public Records; 10. The life of Thomas Parker, Earl of Macclesfield; 11. The life of Charles Spencer, third Earl of Sunderland; 12. The public life of George John, second Earl Spencer; Appendices.

Product details

• Authors: Edward Edwards, Edwards Edward
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.03.2010
• EAN: 9781108010528
• ISBN: 978-1-108-01052-8
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - History of Printing, Publishing and Libraries
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system; Europe, Library & information services, Library and information services