Libraries in the Ancient World Casson LionelPaperback / softback
Libraries in the Ancient World Casson LionelPaperback / softback This delightful book tells the story of ancient libraries from their very beginnings, when "books" were clay tablets and writing was a…
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Libraries in the Ancient World Casson LionelPaperback / softback
This delightful book tells the story of ancient libraries from their very beginnings, when "books" were clay tablets and writing was a new phenomenon. To the founders of the first public libraries of the Greek world goes the credit for creating the prototype of today's library buildings and the science of organizing books in them.Casson recounts the development of ancient library buildings, systems, holdings, and patrons, addressing questions on a wide variety of topics, such as:What was the connection between the rise in education and literacy and the growth of libraries?Who contributed to the early development of public libraries, Renowned classicist Lionel Casson takes us on a lively tour, from the royal libraries of the most ancient Near East, through the private and public libraries of Greece and Rome, down to the first Christian monastic libraries.
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