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Lucien X. Polastron , Jon E. Graham
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  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Thames & Hudson; First Edition edition (24 Sep 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0500513848
  • ISBN-13: 978-0500513842
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.4 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 742,969 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Tribune

'Formidably scholarly but compellingly readable'

The Economist

'Teems with narrative detail... an enthralling and terrifying read... the story it tells... is a troubling and profoundly important one'

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Lots of information, but narrative very scattered and brief in dealing with with the main libraries lost over the centuries. Disappoing.
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I have read a lot lately on ancient libraries its not as good as say patience and fortitude by nicholas basbanes but still a very good and informative read. A good addition to any library.
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