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Library: An Unquiet History
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Gardners Books
Publication date
October 31, 2003
Pages
400
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780434008872
ISBN-10
0434008877
Published in
Great Britain
Original list price
$30.65
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Through the ages, libraries have not only accumulated and preserved, but also controlled, inspired, shaped, hidden and obliterated knowledge. This title provides a colourful tour through the stacks from ancient times to the 21st century.
Editions
Hardcover
Large print edition from Thorndike Pr (November 2, 2004)
9780786268504 | details & prices | 360 pages | 5.75 × 8.50 × 1.25 in. | 1.15 lbs | List price $28.95
About: Provides a historical study of libraries and books, their preservation, and destruction, from the U.
About: Provides a historical study of libraries and books, their preservation, and destruction, from the U.
The price comparison is for this edition
from Gardners Books (October 31, 2003)
9780434008872 | details & prices | 400 pages | List price $30.65
About: Through the ages, libraries have not only accumulated and preserved, but also controlled, inspired, shaped, hidden and obliterated knowledge.
About: Through the ages, libraries have not only accumulated and preserved, but also controlled, inspired, shaped, hidden and obliterated knowledge.
1 edition from W W Norton & Co Inc (June 1, 2003)
9780393020298 | details & prices | 245 pages | 8.75 × 5.75 × 1.00 in. | 0.90 lbs | List price $24.95
About: Provides an intriguing historical study of libraries and books, their preservation, and destruction, from the U.
About: Provides an intriguing historical study of libraries and books, their preservation, and destruction, from the U.
Paperback
Reprint edition from W W Norton & Co Inc (July 27, 2015)
9780393351453 | details & prices | 253 pages | 5.50 × 8.25 × 0.75 in. | 0.50 lbs | List price $15.95
New edition from Vintage Uk (October 7, 2004)
9780099437079 | details & prices | 260 pages | List price $14.25
About: Gives a fast-paced tour through the stacks from ancient times.
About: Gives a fast-paced tour through the stacks from ancient times.
Reprint edition from W W Norton & Co Inc (June 1, 2004)
9780393325645 | details & prices | 256 pages | 5.50 × 8.25 × 0.75 in. | 0.50 lbs | List price $14.95
About: Provides a historical study of libraries and books, their preservation, and destruction, from the U.
About: Provides a historical study of libraries and books, their preservation, and destruction, from the U.
Prebinding
Reprint edition from Paw Prints (May 29, 2008)
9781435290563 | details & prices | 256 pages | 5.50 × 8.50 × 0.75 in. | 0.66 lbs | List price $23.95
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