Libraries in the Ancient World by Lionel Casson

Libraries in the Ancient World

Lionel Casson

192 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

nonfiction history informative slow-paced
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This delightful 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 mos...

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