{"product_id":"the-library-an-illustrated-history-paperback","title":"The Library: An Illustrated History - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStuart A. P. Murray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An eloquent account of the noble history of libraries, as it has unfolded from the earliest times to the present.\" --Nicholas A. Brasbanes, author of \u003ci\u003eA Gentle Madness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThroughout the history of the world, libraries have been constructed, burned, discovered, raided, and cherished--and the treasures they've housed have evolved from early stone tablets to the mass-produced, bound paper books of our present day. \u003ci\u003eThe Library\u003c\/i\u003e invites you to enter the libraries of ancient Greece, early China, Renaissance England, and modern-day America, and speaks to the book lover in all of us. Incorporating beautiful illustrations, insightful quotations, and many marvelous mysteries of libraries--their books, patrons, and keepers--this book is certain to provide you with a wealth of knowledge and enjoyment.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStuart A. P. Murray\u003c\/b\u003e has been an author and editor for almost thirty years, specializing in American history. The author of thirty-four books, including the award-winning \u003ci\u003eAmerica's Song: The Story of Yankee Doodle, \u003c\/i\u003e and books on the American Revolution, the Civil War and the Vietnam War. He lives in Petersburgh, New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicholas A. Basbanes\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the bestselling book on book collecting, \u003ci\u003eA Gentle Madness: Bibliophiles, Bibliomanes, and the Eternal Passion for Books.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonald G. Davies, Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e, editor of \u003ci\u003eLibraries \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/i\u003e, is the author of several books and serves as emeritus professor at the University of Texas, School of Information. Previously, Dr. Davis worked in the University of California, Berkeley, Library.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.9 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 03, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42730982146111,"sku":"9781510733329","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/aab1efcea9e40126a9107e02a9e6937f.webp?v=1765127298","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-library-an-illustrated-history-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}