Brief History of the Bodleian Library, A

The Bodleian Library has grown to become the world-renowned institution it is today through its history of collectors and collections, including major donations and purchases, and its archives hold key items such as early confirmations of Magna Carta, Shakespeares First Folio, and Jane Austens earliest writings.

Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2020
Publisher: Bodleian Library

The Bodleian Library, founded over 400 years ago, has become a world-renowned institution with over thirteen million items. Its history is intertwined with the British monarchy and political events throughout the centuries, and this illustrated account explores its fascinating journey. The Library's history is also a history of collectors and collections, and this book traces the story of major donations and purchases, using the Library's own substantial archives to showcase key items such as early confirmations of Magna Carta, Shakespeare's First Folio, and the manuscript of Jane Austen's earliest writings, among many others. Beautifully illustrated with prints, portraits, manuscripts, and archival material, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of libraries and collections.

Weight: 760g
Dimension: 167 x 243 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781851245444
Edition number: New, updated illustrated edition