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Panizzi and his Circle: Pamphlets collected by Antonio Panizzi 1830-1864
1830-1864
Monday 14 April 2008, 6 p.m. at
The British Library Conference Centre, Meeting Room 3
96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
P.R. Harris and Stephen Parkin will talk about the large
recently-acquired
collection of pamphlets which belonged to Antonio Panizzi, arguably the
most important figure in the history of the British Museum Library.
He arrived in England from Italy as a penniless refugee in 1823.
During a thirty-five year career in the British Museum, he worked with
energy and determination to transform its library into an institution of
world renown. He built up a remarkably wide acquaintance among people
of influence in England, but he also retained a keen interest in his
native
country and aided those who sought to advance the cause of liberty
and unification during this turbulent period of its history. His
collection
of pamphlets reflects these contacts and interests: the two talks will
present the collection and explore these aspects further.
The talks will be followed by a drinks reception.
Attendance is free but please register your
name and address with
Teresa Harrington at the British Library
teresa.harrington@bl.uk
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