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Routledge Libraries, Books, and Collectors of Texts, 1600-1900

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Explore the complex history of book collecting and text preservation with this scholarly volume from Routledge. This work examines the vital roles played by collectors alongside the impressive collections of books and texts they assembled between 1600 and 1900. Through various contributions, the book investigates the activities and networks that shaped public and private collections across continental and transcontinental Europe. It covers major historical periods including the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the modern era. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how class, geographical location, and specific cultural contexts influenced the gathering and use of both printed and handwritten texts. This volume provides a detailed look at the social dimensions of book collecting. It examines how collecting practices developed over time and considers the impact of these collections on European history. It is an essential resource for those interested in the history of libraries, the evolution of text collections, and the cultural history of Europe.

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Examines the historical roles of collectors and the impact of the collections they assembled between 1600 and 1900.

Covers a wide range of European history including the Renaissance, Enlightenment, and modern eras.

Analyzes how class and geographical location shaped the gathering of printed and handwritten texts.

Explores the networks that formed both private and public collections across continental Europe.

Provides insight into the social dimensions and evolving practices of book collecting throughout history.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
30 April 2018
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23 January 2018

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