The Most Beautiful Libraries of the World by Jacques Bosser

The Most Beautiful Libraries of the World by Jacques Bosser

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From El Escorial in Spain to the Congress in Washington, from Trinity College, Cambridge to the Abbey of Saint-Gall, this volume reveals an exceptional heritage: nearly 20 shrines to culture, entirely devoted to the presentation of knowledge, stacked with writings and shrouded in silence.

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The Most Beautiful Libraries of the World by Jacques Bosser

All libraries in the world - whether they are small or large, public or private - serve the same purpose: to preserve, cherish and show off riches that have often been neglected. From El Escorial in Spain to the Congress in Washington, from Trinity College, Cambridge to the Abbey of Saint-Gall, this volume reveals an exceptional heritage: nearly 20 shrines to culture, entirely devoted to the presentation of knowledge, stacked with writings and shrouded in silence.
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ISBN 13 9780500511558
ISBN 10 0500511551
Title The Most Beautiful Libraries of the World
Author Jacques Bosser
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 2003-11-17
Number of pages 248
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