For Bibliophile enthusiasts, Oak Knoll Press is publishing -
"THE GREAT LIBRARIES
From Antiquity to the Renaissance"
by Konstantinos Sp. Staikos
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This work chronicles the development of the library from 3000 B.C. to 1600
A.D. Beginning with the clay-tablet libraries of the ancient empires to
those inspired by the Italian Renaissance, Mr. Staikos reveals the majesty
of these great depositories of human knowledge as well as shares with us
the very personal stories of the founders and the un-sung librarians, who
struggled during wars and countless disasters to preserve and protect their
precious holdings. Using over 400 illustrations [200 in full color] the
reader is treated to hundreds of beautifully photographed interiors of
these legendary libraries and their rare treasures. Co-published with The
British Library.
2000, hardcover, 9.5 x 13 inches, 600 pages, over 400 color and B&W
illustrations
ISBN 1-58456-018-5 / Order No. 58026-X / Price $125.00
Sales rights: Worldwide except in UK. Available in UK from The British Library
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