The Country House Library

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Beginning with new evidence that cites the presence of books in Roman villas and concluding with present day vicissitudes of collecting, this generously illustrated book presents a whole survey of British and Irish country Area libraries. Replete with engaging anecdotes about owners and librarians, the book features fascinating information on acquisition bordering on obsession, the method of designing library architecture, and the care (and neglect) of collections. The creator also disputes the notion that these libraries were simply for show, arguing that many of them were profoundly scholarly, assembled with meticulous care, and incessantly used for intellectual pursuits. For individuals who love books and the libraries during which they’re collected and stored, The Country Area Library is an crucial volume to own. 
 

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