Publication

2017 - BRILL

Language

English

Word Count

84,000 words, Guess

Page Count

336 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139789004338166
  • ISBN-109004338160
  • Library of Congress Control Number2016051516
  • OCLC Control Number966989358
  • Better World Books9789004338166
and 2 more

Classifications

  • LCCZ722.L773H46 2017
  • LCCZ722.L773 H46 2017

Description

"The De bibliothecis of Justus Lipsius was the first monograph on library history. It followed a long series of minor treatments in the works of the humanists, from Petrarch to Fulvio Orsini. The De bibliothecis proved to be a seminal achievement, both in redefining the scope of library history and in articulating a vision of a public, secular, research institution for the humanities. It was repeatedly reprinted and translated, plagiarized and epitomized. Through the end of the nineteenth century, scholars turned to it as the ultimate foundation for any discussion of library history. In Ancient Libraries and Renaissance Humanism, Hendrickson presents a critical edition of Lipsius's work with introductory studies, a Latin text, English translation, and a substantial historical commentary"--Provided by publisher.

Subjects

Reader Reviews

No reviews yet for this book.

Be the first to share your thoughts!