About this title: Casson, a professor of Classics at NYU, discusses the archiving practices from a time when the mere act of writing was novel. He provides the first world history of ancient libraries--the libraries of the Near East, Greece and Rome, and the noted stacks of the Christian monastic tradition. Casson also makes important commentary on education and literacy in the ancient world, the role of public libraries, and the practices of publishing.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Yale University Press
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780300088090ISBN:0300088094
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Edition: 1st ptg.
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Yale University Press, New Haven, CT
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780300097214ISBN:0300097212
Description: Book: Good. 8vo. 177 pp. 5 x 7 7/8. Black and white wraps. Underlining and marginalia throughout first three chapters. Previous owner's notes on rear endpaper. Few red markings on back. read more
Description: Like New. Trade paperback. Not a first edition copy. Like new; no internal markings; has lost its "Brand New" shine but no obvious defects. In sealed plastic protection. 2002. Trade paperback. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Yale Univ Pr, Cumberland, Rhode Island, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780300088090ISBN:0300088094
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Yale Univ Pr
Date Published: 2002-08-01
ISBN-13:9780300097214ISBN:0300097212
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Description: Like New. Hardcover w / dustjacket. Like new copy in vg dj; no internal markings; has lost its "Brand New" shine but no obvious defects. DJ nf; no priceclip; edgewear. No remainder mark. Books-on-Books 91709. In sealed plastic protection. 2001. Hardcover w / dustjacket. read more
"This is a very readable nonfiction book about libraries in the ancient world, starting with the middle east several thousand years ago and ending with the beginning of monastic life. Occasional pictures and illustrations highlight the author's writing. This book would be enjoyed by anyone who likes ancient history, libraries, books, or the spread of literacy."
"One for the ages. Always enjoy Casson's crystal clear modern English. This and his 'Travel In The Ancient World' are one of a kind surveys in English that details the retained/discovered knowledge of these ancient methods of book making and keeping and travel."
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