Bivens Tatum, Wayne

Libraries and the - Enlightenment

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ISBN 13:
9781936117420
author:
Bivens Tatum, Wayne
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Library Juice Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
21.6 x 14 x 1.3 centimetres (0.3
Genre:
History, Europe, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£31.16

Description

Libraries and the Enlightenment explores how libraries played a crucial role in the development and dissemination of Enlightenment ideals. From the 17th century onwards, these institutions were central to promoting study and research, collecting and classifying knowledge, and supporting the creation of new ideas. The history of libraries is closely tied to the intellectual and political movement that emerged in 18th century Europe. The aim was to promote scientific discovery, reason, intellectual freedom, and individual liberty, among other values. Early modern "universal libraries" like the Bibliothèque Mazarine aimed to collect books on every subject, while circulating and subscription libraries provided access to knowledge for enterprising citizens. The development of libraries in the 19th century was built on the premise that people needed access to books and information to continue their education in a democratic society. This idea remains at the heart of modern American libraries, with the ultimate goal of creating a universal library universally accessible.

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