The Story
This work describes the crucial role libraries played in ancient Egypt, Handynasty China, the ancient Western Classical world (the great library of Alexandria, which was lost to us in stages over many years), the Baghdad of HarunalRashid, and medieval and Renaissance Europe. It continues with the libraries of colonial America, the Library of Congress, university libraries, and todays large public library system.
Description
This work describes the crucial role libraries played in ancient Egypt, Handynasty China, the ancient Western Classical world (the great library of Alexandria, which was lost to us in stages over many years), the Baghdad of HarunalRashid, and medieval and Renaissance Europe. It continues with the libraries of colonial America, the Library of Congress, university libraries, and todays large public library system.
