A Universal History of the Destruction of Books

A Universal History of the Destruction of Books
Author :
Publisher :
Total Pages : 392
Release :
ISBN-10 : UOM:39015079234939
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Book Synopsis A Universal History of the Destruction of Books by : Fernando Báez

Download or read book A Universal History of the Destruction of Books written by Fernando Báez and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the many reasons and motivations for the destruction of books throughout history, citing specific acts from the smashing of ancient Sumerian tablets to the looting of libraries in post-war Iraq.


A Universal History of the Destruction of Books Related Books

A Universal History of the Destruction of Books
Language: en
Pages: 392
Authors: Fernando Báez
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2008 - Publisher:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Examines the many reasons and motivations for the destruction of books throughout history, citing specific acts from the smashing of ancient Sumerian tablets to
Books on Fire
Language: en
Pages: 396
Authors: Lucien X. Polastron
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007-08-13 - Publisher: Lucien X. POLASTRON

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Almost as old as the idea of the library is the urge to destroy it. Author Lucien X. Polastron traces the history of this destruction, examining the causes for
Dynamic of Destruction
Language: en
Pages: 448
Authors: Alan Kramer
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2008-11-06 - Publisher: OUP Oxford

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

On 26 August 1914 the world-famous university library in the Belgian town of Louvain was looted and destroyed by German troops. The international community reac
The Enemies of Books
Language: en
Pages: 160
Authors: William Blades
Categories: Book-worms
Type: BOOK - Published: 1880 - Publisher:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Development without Destruction
Language: en
Pages: 327
Authors: Nico Schrijver
Categories: Political Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010-07-14 - Publisher: Indiana University Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Since 1945, the UN has been actively engaged in conceptualizing strategies for both economic development and a sustainable environment. From a broad historical