Isbn: 9781330316139 - public libraries and literary culture in ancient rome (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an in-depth examination of public libraries in the capital of the Roman Empire, beginning in 334 AD. The author provides a comprehensive account of how these libraries were established, developed, and organized, including the growth of collections. The book also examines the contents of public libraries ranging from scrolls and documents to books on papyrus and parchment. It delves into the role that patrons played in creating and supporting these libraries, as well as the rise of the private library and the impact it had on public libraries. Through its evidence-based approach, the book offers a valuable insight into the development of public libraries in ancient Rome. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…