Campbell, James W. P.,

The library : a world history / James W. P. Campbell ; photographs by Will Pryce. - 320 pages : colored illustrations ; 32 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-315) and index.

Lost beginnings : libraries in the ancient world -- Cloisters, codices and chests : libraries in the Middle Ages -- Cupboards, chains and stalls : libraries in the sixteenth century -- Walls, domes and alcoves : libraries in the 17th century -- Angels, frescoes and secret doors : libraries in the 18th century -- Iron stacks, gaslights and card catalogues : libraries in the 19th century -- Electricity, concrete and steel : libraries in the 20th century -- The future of libraries in the electronic age.

9780226092812 (cloth : acid-free paper)

2013019928


Libraries--History.
Bibliotecas--Historia.

Z 721 / C188l 2013

027.009