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OverviewLibraries of the ancient world have long held a place in the public imagination. Even in antiquity, the library at Alexandria was nearly legendary. Until now there has been relatively little research to discover what was inside these libraries, how the collections came into being and evolved, and who selected and maintained the holdings. In this engaging and meticulously researched study, George Houston examines a dozen specific book collections of Roman date in the first comprehensive attempt to answer these questions. Through a careful analysis of the contents of the collections, Houston reveals the personalities and interests of their owners, shows how manuscripts were acquired, organized, and managed, and identifies the various purposes that libraries served. He takes up the life expectancy of manuscripts, the sizes of libraries, and dangers to books, as well as the physical objects within libraries from scribal equipment to works of art. The result is a clearer, more specific, and more detailed picture of ancient book collections and the elements of Roman libraries than has previously been possible. Full Product DetailsAuthor: George W. HoustonPublisher: The University of North Carolina Press Imprint: The University of North Carolina Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.649kg ISBN: 9781469617800ISBN 10: 1469617803 Pages: 432 Publication Date: 17 November 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAn excellent teaching resource and a valuable addition to the collection of anyone with an interest in the book in the ancient world.--Journal of Roman Studies Author InformationGeorge W. Houston is professor emeritus of classics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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