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Here are some themes and topics from "The Library: An Illustrated History" by Stuart Murray, which can help you draw connections to other books in a library:

*   **Historical Evolution of Libraries and Books:** The book explores the development of libraries from their origins in ancient civilizations to modern times, covering different forms of books such as clay tablets, papyrus scrolls, and digital formats 【1】.
    *   **Related Books:** Histories of writing, histories of specific libraries (e.g., the Library of Alexandria), books about the invention of the printing press, and histories of publishing.
*   **Libraries as Reflections of the Human Condition:** Libraries mirror humanity's endeavors to create, preserve, and sometimes destroy knowledge, reflecting the values and priorities of different societies throughout history 【2】【3】.
    *   **Related Books:** Philosophical works on the nature of knowledge, sociological studies of cultural institutions, and historical analyses of censorship and intellectual freedom.
*   **Destruction and Preservation of Knowledge:** A recurring theme is the destruction of libraries through warfare, invasion, and deliberate acts of suppression, as well as the efforts to rescue and preserve books and knowledge 【4】.
    *   **Related Books:** Accounts of lost libraries, books about cultural heritage preservation, studies of book burning and censorship, and narratives of wartime looting and recovery of cultural artifacts.
*   **The Changing Role of the Reader:** The book also touches on how the role of the reader has evolved over time 【3】.
    *   **Related Books:** Studies of readership and literacy, books about the sociology of reading, and cultural histories of reading practices.