{"product_id":"the-library-a-fragile-history-hardcover","title":"The Library: A Fragile History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Pettegree\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eArthur Der Weduwen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for book lovers, this is a fascinating exploration of the history of libraries and the people who built them, from the ancient world to the digital age.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFamed across the known world, jealously guarded by private collectors, built up over centuries, destroyed in a single day, ornamented with gold leaf and frescoes, or filled with bean bags and children's drawings--the history of the library is rich, varied, and stuffed full of incident. In \u003ci\u003eThe Library\u003c\/i\u003e, historians Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen introduce us to the antiquarians and philanthropists who shaped the world's great collections, trace the rise and fall of literary tastes, and reveal the high crimes and misdemeanors committed in pursuit of rare manuscripts. In doing so, they reveal that while collections themselves are fragile, often falling into ruin within a few decades, the idea of the library has been remarkably resilient as each generation makes--and remakes--the institution anew. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeautifully written and deeply researched, \u003ci\u003eThe Library \u003c\/i\u003eis essential reading for booklovers, collectors, and anyone who has ever gotten blissfully lost in the stacks.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Pettegree\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of modern history at the University of St Andrews. A leading expert on the history of book and media transformations, Pettegree is the award-winning author of several books on news and information culture. He lives in Scotland. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eArthur der Weduwen\u003c\/b\u003e is a British Academy postdoctoral fellow at the University of St. Andrews. This is his fifth book. He lives in Scotland.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 9.3 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767689019680,"sku":"9781541600775","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/40a96e60de2efcc424d1df1fcbc9be61.webp?v=1780315397","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-library-a-fragile-history-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}