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Libraries in the Ancient World

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Lionel CassonFirst published 20023 editions

This important book tells the story of ancient libraries from their very beginnings, when "books" were clay tablets and writing was a new phenomenon. Renowned classicist Lionel Casson takes us on a lively tour from the royal libraries of the ancient Near East, through the private and public libraries of Greece and Rome, down to the first Christian monastic libraries. from the cover

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First publish date 20021 credited authorSearch language english

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