The Country House Library

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Based on the description of **Mark Purcell**'s book, *The Country House Library*, here are some themes and topics that could help you draw connections to other books in a library:

*   **History of British Bookishness**: The book provides a comprehensive history of British bookishness, mainly covering the 17th to 19th centuries 【1】.
*   **Bibliomania**: It explores 19th-century bibliomania, delving into the acquisition of books, sometimes to the point of obsession 【2】【3】.
*   **Decline of Country House Libraries**: The book discusses the decline of impressive libraries in Britain's country houses during the 20th century 【4】【5】.
*   **Functions of Country House Libraries**: It narrates the many functions of the country house library in private and public spheres 【6】.
*   **Country House Libraries in Roman Britain**: The book starts with the presence of books and household libraries in Roman Britain 【6】【7】.
*   **Owners and Librarians**: It shares engaging anecdotes about the owners and librarians of these libraries 【8】.
*   **Motives Behind Restocking and Documenting**: The book also discusses the motives behind denuding, restocking, and documenting extant country house collections in the 20th century 【6】.
*   **Libraries as Backdrops**: Houses and their occupants are discussed primarily as backdrops and caretakers of the books 【9】.