A history of the book in 100 books
By: Roderick Cave & Sara Ayad
Contributors: Ayad, Sara
Publisher: The British Library
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780712357562
Subjects: Books; History
Description: In this book, the author explores 100 books that have played a critical role in the creation and expansion of books and all that they bring - literacy, numeracy, expansion of knowledge, religion, political theory, oppression, liberation, and much more. The book is ordered chronologically and divided thematically. Each of the 100 sections focuses on one book that represents a particular development in the evolution of books and in turn, world history and society. Abundant photographs inform and embellish.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.