The Heritage of the English Library

Originally published in 1964 this volume continues the studies of the history of libraries and incorporates material included in The Origins of the English Library with some additional material.

Auteur

Raymond Irwin directed the University College London School of Library, Archive and Information Studies from 1945 until 1969.

Contenu

1. The Written Word 2. The Golden Chain 3. Circumstantial Evidence 4. Hellas 5. The Roman Public Libraries 6. Classical Bibliography 7. Cassiodorus Senator 8. The Religious Life and Learning 9. S. Robert of Lincoln and the Oxford Greyfriars 10. Richard de Bury 11. Evidences of Literacy 12. The Approach to a National Library in England 13. Parish Libraries 14. The Study and the Sofa.