The library : a world history /

• Main Author: Campbell, James W. P. (συγγραφέας.)
• Other Authors: Pryce, Will (φωτογράφος.)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Chicago : Chicago University Press, c 2013.
• Subjects: Βιβλιοθήκες > Ιστορία.; Βιβλιοθήκες > Αρχιτεκτονική

Table of Contents:

• 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.