The idea of the library in the ancient world
A study of the ancient library as a complex institution with many different functions: as an instrument of power, of memory an articulation of a political ideal, an art gallery, a place for sociality. Too incidentally raises conceptual questions about modern libraries, bringing to these the insights...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2010, c2010
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| Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Includes bibliographical references and index