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Lucien X. Polastron is the author of Books on Fire, an extensive study on the destruction of libraries throughout history, which was awarded the 2004 Societe des Gens de Lettres Prize for Nonfiction/History. He is a historian specializing in Chinese and Arab studies and has also written a näytä lisää monumental study of paper, Le Papier: 2000 ans d'histoire. He lives in Paris. näytä vähemmän

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What Happened to the Ancient Library of Alexandria? (2008) — Avustaja — 20 kappaletta

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Written in 2007 the author establishes that war and libraries go hand in hand as the conquerer destroys libraries to erase the old thoughts and replace. From the stones to the internet he establishes the link between the two. The reader also learns that this is not easy as people try to protect the books and often hide them away.

Scholarly so sometimes a bet dry. However I completed the book and learned many new things.
 
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oldbookswine | 6 muuta kirja-arvostelua | Sep 11, 2020 |
An excellent addition to the books discussing the lost libraries from a uniquely French point of view. Beyond the usual stories, the author goes on to consider the effect of digitization and other forces that impact the survival of libraries. He writes with much wit, and the translator provides helpful notes so we can bridge the gap of cultural humor.
 
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dono421846 | 6 muuta kirja-arvostelua | Jul 10, 2017 |
Les propos de Polastron ne sont pas inintéressants, mais sont desservis par une ironie où rien ne semble trouver grâce à ses yeux et par un style un peu abscons et vieilli. Dans cet ouvrage pour bibliothécaire (Polastron l’est certainement, bien qu’il se présente comme historien), on ne peut être qu’assez d’accord sur le fond. Polastron fait une critique très vive et judicieusement sévère du mauvais pamphlet de Jean-Noël Jeanneney et montre la gabegie de la TGB.
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hubertguillaud | Aug 19, 2008 |
Storia delle distruzioni delle biblioteche e dei libri dalle origini del testo scritto a oggi.
 
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giap | 6 muuta kirja-arvostelua | Jun 20, 2008 |

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