The Library: A Fragile History by Pettegree, Andrew
The Library: A Fragile History by Pettegree, Andrew

The Library: A Fragile History

The dramatic and contested history of the library, from the ancient world to the digital age Famed...
$105.61 SGD
$105.61 SGD
SKU: 9781668603772
Product Type: E-books
Please hurry! Only 0 left in stock
Author: Andrew Pettegree
Format: CD
Language: English
Subtotal: $105.61
10 customers are viewing this product
The Library: A Fragile History by Pettegree, Andrew

The Library: A Fragile History

$105.61
The Library: A Fragile History by Pettegree, Andrew

The Library: A Fragile History

$105.61
Author: Andrew Pettegree
Format: CD
Language: English
Description
The dramatic and contested history of the library, from the ancient world to the digital age Famed across the known world, jealously guarded by private collectors, built up over centuries, destroyed in a single day, ornamented with gold leaf and frescoes, or filled with bean bags and children's drawings--the history of the library is rich, varied, and stuffed full of incident. In The Library, historians Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen introduce us to the antiquarians and philanthropists who shaped the world's great collections, trace the rise and fall of literary tastes, and reveal the high crimes and misdemeanors committed in pursuit of rare manuscripts. In doing so, they reveal that while collections themselves are fragile, often falling into ruin within a few decades, the idea of the library has been remarkably resilient as each generation makes--and remakes--the institution anew. Beautifully written and deeply researched, The Library is essential reading for booklovers, collectors, and anyone who has ever gotten blissfully lost in the stacks.

Author: Andrew Pettegree, Arthur Der Weduwen
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 11/09/2021
Binding Type: CD
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 5.65h x 5.88w x 1.18d
ISBN: 9781668603772

About the Author
Barrett, Sean: -

Sean Barrett has won over twenty Earphones Awards and two prestigious Audie Awards for his audiobook narrations. He started acting professionally at the age of twelve and has since appeared on television and in film in Minder, Brush Strokes, War and Peace, Sons and Lovers, and Return to Oz. His stage credits include performing in the West End with Noël Coward in his Suite in Three Keys. He has worked extensively on BBC Radio and has also narrated several television series, including People's Century and Crash.

Pettegree, Andrew: -

Andrew Pettegree is professor of modern history at the University of St Andrews. A leading expert on the history of book and media transformations, Pettegree is the award-winning author of several books on news and information culture. He lives in Scotland.

Arthur der Weduwen is a British Academy postdoctoral fellow at the University of St. Andrews. This is his fifth book. He lives in Scotland.Weduwen, Arthur Der: -

Arthur der Weduwen is a British Academy postdoctoral fellow at the University of St. Andrews. This is his fifth book. He lives in Scotland.

Shipping & Return

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Review

Related Products

Example product title
$105.61 SGD
$105.61 SGD
Example product title
$105.61 SGD
$105.61 SGD
Example product title
$105.61 SGD
$105.61 SGD
Example product title
$105.61 SGD
$105.61 SGD
Example product title
$105.61 SGD
$105.61 SGD
Example product title
$105.61 SGD
$105.61 SGD
Example product title
$105.61 SGD
$105.61 SGD
Example product title
$105.61 SGD
$105.61 SGD
Example product title
$105.61 SGD
$105.61 SGD
Example product title
$105.61 SGD
$105.61 SGD

Recently Viewed Products