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This work describes the crucial role libraries played in ancient Egypt, Han-dynasty China, the ancient Western Classical world (the great library of Alexandria, which was lost to us in stages over many years), the Baghdad of Harun-al-Rashid, and medieval and Renaissance Europe. It continues with the libraries of colonial America, the Library of Congress, university libraries, and today's large public library system.

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'What a treasure trove Fred Lemer's book is - a bit like libraries themselves. Here is everything a library lover could possibly want to know about the history and story...of libraries, from the beginnings of writing up to the modern media center and beyond.' Jane Yolen; 'a popular history of libraries and librarianship from ancient times to the present.' Library Journal

"""'What a treasure trove Fred Lemer's book is - a bit like libraries themselves. Here is everything a library lover could possibly want to know about the history and story...of libraries, from the beginnings of writing up to the modern media center and beyond.' Jane Yolen; 'a popular history of libraries and librarianship from ancient times to the present.' Library Journal"""

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Fred Lerner holds degrees in history and library science, and was a librarian for more than thirty years. He has also written widely on contemporary science fiction.

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