The English Library: Sources and History

This book explores the history of libraries in England from ancient times to the 20th century, discussing the power of the written book, the development of the Englishman's study, and the spread of reading in the 15th and 18th centuries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1966, this comprehensive book delves into the rich historical backdrop that shaped the development of libraries in England throughout classical times, ultimately contributing to the formation of 20th-century bibliographic culture and bibliomania. Spanning several centuries, Part 1 explores the profound influence of the written book in antiquity, tracing its evolution from Greek and Roman eras to Roman Britain, Saxon and Medieval England, and finally reaching the Reformation. Part 2 delves into the captivating history of the Englishman's study and domestic library, spanning from its early beginnings to the Victorian era. It reveals the intricate relationship between these institutions and the literature and culture of the time, highlighting the significant expansion of the art of reading in the 15th century and its widespread adoption among people from various social classes in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Originally published in 1966, this comprehensive book delves into the rich historical backdrop that shaped the development of libraries in England throughout classical times, ultimately contributing to the formation of 20th-century bibliographic culture and bibliomania. Spanning several centuries, Part 1 explores the profound influence of the written book in antiquity, tracing its evolution from Greek and Roman eras to Roman Britain, Saxon and Medieval England, and finally reaching the Reformation. Part 2 delves into the captivating history of the Englishman's study and domestic library, spanning from its early beginnings to the Victorian era. It reveals the intricate relationship between these institutions and the literature and culture of the time, highlighting the significant expansion of the art of reading in the 15th century and its widespread adoption among people from various social classes in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032162119