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A social history of books and libraries from cuneiform to bytes

by Patrick M. Valentine

This work traces the evolution of books and libraries from ancient cuneiform tablets to modern digital formats. It examines their social and cultural significance across various eras and civilisations.

Accession 13322 ISBN 9780810885707 Publisher The Scarecrow Press
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