Excerpt from Geschichte der Kaiserl. Ko nigl. Hofbibliothek zu Wien
Ubrigens war ich der Meinung, dass gesuchte Zierlichkeit des Styles hier nicht an ihrem Platze ware, und dem gewissenhaften Geschichtschreiber die einfache Sprache der Wahrheit gezieme.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the remarkable evolution of the Vienna Imperial Library. From its humble beginnings as a collection of royal manuscripts in the Middle Ages, through its transformation into a renowned center of learning and scholarship under Emperor Maximilian I, and its subsequent expansion under Ferdinand I and Maximilian II, this book traces the rich history of this venerable institution. The author meticulously recounts the contributions of eminent scholars like Celtis, Cuspinian, and Busbecke, who shaped the library's growth and fostered its reputation as a bastion of knowledge. Through detailed accounts of acquisitions, organizational changes, and the acquisition of priceless treasures like the Dioscorides Codex, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Renaissance scholarship and the development of one of Europe's most significant libraries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334543593_0
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