Hernando Colon's New World of Books: Toward a Cartography of Knowledge

Hernando Colón, the son of Christopher Columbus, created the greatest library of the Renaissance with ambitions to be universal. This book provides a comprehensive account of his projects, examining the challenges he faced and the solutions he devised. It is an essential reference text for scholars of the early modern period and anyone interested in the expansion and dissemination of information and knowledge.

Format: Hardback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2021
Publisher: Yale University Press

This captivating book delves into the untold story of the remarkable endeavors of Hernando Colón, the son of Christopher Columbus. It provides a comprehensive account of his extraordinary projects, culminating in the creation of the most remarkable library of the Renaissance. Colón's vision was to establish a universal library, encompassing copies of every book, on every subject, and in every language. Pérez Fernández and Wilson-Lee place Hernando's projects within the rapidly evolving landscape of early modern knowledge, offering a concise history of information collection and the emergence of public libraries. They examine the challenges Colón faced and the innovative solutions he devised. Through meticulous research and profound insights, the two authors shed light on the history of libraries and the organization of knowledge. This essential reference text is invaluable for scholars of the early modern period, as well as anyone interested in the expansion and dissemination of information and knowledge.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 164 x 244 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300230413