The Memory of Mankind: The Story of Libraries Since the Dawn of History
Peiss, Reuben,Hessel, Alfred,Tolzmann, Don Heinrich
ISBN 10: 1584560495 ISBN 13: 9781584560494
Published by Oak Knoll Pr, 2001
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This revised edition of Alfred Hessel's 1950 A history of libraries takes bibliography into the information age. The b&w-illustrated history also goes back in time some 5,000 years before the original to reflect the discovery of clay tablet libraries in the ancient Middle East. Tolzmann (U. of Cincinnati) borrows the new title from Goethe, weaving the theme of memory through the course of examining how libraries came to be what they are today and where they may be headed next. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German
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Title: The Memory of Mankind: The Story of ...
Publisher: Oak Knoll Pr
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good