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Burning the Books: RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK: A History of Knowledge Under Attack
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, United Kingdom, 2020
ISBN 10: 1529378753 ISBN 13: 9781529378757
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 'Burning the Books is fascinating, thought-provoking and very timely. No one should keep quiet about this library history' IAN HISLOP Opening with the notorious bonfires of 'un-German' and Jewish literature in 1933 that offered such a clear signal of Nazi intentions, Burning the Books takes us on a 3000-year journey through the destruction of knowledge and the fight against all the odds to preserve it. Richard Ovenden, director of the world-famous Bodleian Library, explains how attacks on libraries and archives have been a feature of history since ancient times but have increased in frequency and intensity during the modern era. Libraries are far more than stores of literature, through preserving the legal documents such as Magna Carta and records of citizenship, they also support the rule of law and the rights of citizens. Today, the knowledge they hold on behalf of society is under attack as never before. In this fascinating book, he explores everything from what really happened to the Great Library of Alexandria to the Windrush papers, from Donald Trump's deleting embarrassing tweets to John Murray's burning of Byron's memoirs in the name of censorship. At once a powerful history of civilisation and a manifesto for the vital importance of physical libraries in our increasingly digital age, Burning the Books is also a very human story animated by an unlikely cast of adventurers, self-taught archaeologists, poets, freedom-fighters -- and, of course, librarians and the heroic lengths they will go to preserve and rescue knowledge, ensuring that civilisation survives. From the rediscovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the desert, hidden from the Romans and lost for almost 2000 years to the medieval manuscript that inspired William Morris, the knowledge of the past still has so many valuable lessons to teach us and we ignore it at our peril. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Burning the Books
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Burning the Books
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Condition: acceptable. Ausreichend/Acceptable: Exemplar mit vollständigem Text und sämtlichen Abbildungen oder Karten. Schmutztitel oder Vorsatz können fehlen. Einband bzw. Schutzumschlag weisen unter Umständen starke Gebrauchsspuren auf. / Describes a book or dust jacket that has the complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, dust jacket (if any), etc may also be worn.
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Burning the Books: RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK: A History of Knowledge Under Attack
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fine.
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Burning the Books: RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK: A History of Knowledge Under Attack
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Burning the Books : A History of the Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 2020
ISBN 10: 0674241207 ISBN 13: 9780674241206
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Burning the Books : A History of the Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge
Language: English
Published by Belknap Press: An Imprint of Harvard University Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 0674271106 ISBN 13: 9780674271104
Condition: New.
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Burning the Books: A History of the Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge
Language: English
Published by Belknap Press: An Imprint of Harvard University Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 0674271106 ISBN 13: 9780674271104
Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!
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Burning the Books: RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK: A History of Knowledge Under Attack
Language: English
Published by John Murray Publishers Ltd, 2020
ISBN 10: 1529378753 ISBN 13: 9781529378757
Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Burning the Books : A History of the Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge
Language: English
Published by Belknap Press: An Imprint of Harvard University Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 0674271106 ISBN 13: 9780674271104
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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Burning the Books: RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, GB, 2021
ISBN 10: 152937877X ISBN 13: 9781529378771
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. An unforgettable 3,000-year-old journey - from Mesopotamian clay tablets trying to predict the future, to Tudor book-hunters and Nazi bonfires, and on into the dangers of our increasingly digital existence, Burning the Books shows how the preservation of knowledge is vital for the survival of civilization itself. 'A wonderful book, full of good stories and burning with passion' SUNDAY TIMES, BOOKS OF THE YEAR'Compelling, fascinating and rewarding' LITERARY REVIEW'When books burn, it is more than just words under attack . . . this extraordinary book should stir us to thinking and to action' FINANCIAL TIMES 'A tale of ingenuity and deep courage' GUARDIAN'A stark warning - the truth itself is under attack' THE TIMES, BOOKS OF THE YEAR.
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Burning the Books: A History of the Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge
Language: English
Published by Belknap Press: An Imprint of Harvard University Press, 2022
ISBN 10: 0674271106 ISBN 13: 9780674271104
Condition: New.
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Burning the Books: RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK: A History of Knowledge Under Attack
Language: English
Published by John Murray Publishers Ltd, 2020
ISBN 10: 1529378753 ISBN 13: 9781529378757
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A few small stains. The free end page has been removed.
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Burning the Books (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Mass., 2022
ISBN 10: 0674271106 ISBN 13: 9780674271104
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A Wolfson History Prize FinalistA New Statesman Book of the YearA Sunday Times Book of the YearTimely and authoritativeI enjoyed it immensely.Philip PullmanIf you care about books, and if you believe we must all stand up to the destruction of knowledge and cultural heritage, this is a brilliant readboth powerful and prescient.Elif ShafakLibraries have been attacked since ancient times but they have been especially threatened in the modern era, through war as well as willful neglect. Burning the Books describes the deliberate destruction of the knowledge safeguarded in libraries from Alexandria to Sarajevo, from smashed Assyrian tablets to the torching of the Library of Congress. The director of the world-famous Bodleian Libraries, Richard Ovenden, captures the political, religious, and cultural motivations behind these acts. He also shines a light on the librarians and archivists preserving history and memory, often risking their lives in the process.More than simply repositories for knowledge, libraries support the rule of law and inspire and inform citizens. Ovenden reminds us of their social and political importance, challenging us to protect and support these essential institutions.Wonderfulfull of good stories and burning with passion.Sunday TimesThe sound of a warning vibrates through this book.The GuardianEssential reading for anyone concerned with libraries and what Ovenden outlines as their role in the support of democracy, the rule of law and open society.Wall Street JournalOvenden emphasizes that attacks on books, archives, and recorded information are the usual practice of authoritarian regimes.Michael Dirda, Washington Post Libraries preserve the knowledge and ideas on which rights depend; no wonder they are so often attacked. Richard Ovenden tells the history of this deliberate destruction of knowledgefrom library burnings to digital attacks and contemporary underfundingand makes a passionate plea for the importance of these threatened institutions. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Burning the Books: RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by John Murray Press, London, 2021
ISBN 10: 152937877X ISBN 13: 9781529378771
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An unforgettable 3,000-year-old journey - from Mesopotamian clay tablets trying to predict the future, to Tudor book-hunters and Nazi bonfires, and on into the dangers of our increasingly digital existence, Burning the Books shows how the preservation of knowledge is vital for the survival of civilization itself. 'A wonderful book, full of good stories and burning with passion' SUNDAY TIMES, BOOKS OF THE YEAR'Compelling, fascinating and rewarding' LITERARY REVIEW'When books burn, it is more than just words under attack . . . this extraordinary book should stir us to thinking and to action' FINANCIAL TIMES 'A tale of ingenuity and deep courage' GUARDIAN'A stark warning - the truth itself is under attack' THE TIMES, BOOKS OF THE YEAR 'A stark and important warning about the value of knowledge . . . Vital reading for this day and age' PETER FRANKOPAN Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Burning the Books: A History of the Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge (Paperback or Softback)
Language: English
Published by Belknap Press 5/3/2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 0674271106 ISBN 13: 9780674271104
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Burning the Books: A History of the Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge. Book.
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Condition: acceptable. Ausreichend/Acceptable: Exemplar mit vollständigem Text und sämtlichen Abbildungen oder Karten. Schmutztitel oder Vorsatz können fehlen. Einband bzw. Schutzumschlag weisen unter Umständen starke Gebrauchsspuren auf. / Describes a book or dust jacket that has the complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, dust jacket (if any), etc may also be worn.
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Burning the Books: A History of the Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge
Language: English
Published by Belknap Press: An Imprint of Har, 2022
ISBN 10: 0674271106 ISBN 13: 9780674271104
paperback. Condition: New.
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Burning the Books: RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK: A History of Knowledge Under Attack
Language: English
Published by John Murray (Publishers)/Hachette UK Ltd., 2020
ISBN 10: 1529378761 ISBN 13: 9781529378764
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.
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Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
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Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.
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Burning The Books
Language: English
Published by Hodder Headline Group, 2021
ISBN 10: 152937877X ISBN 13: 9781529378771
Condition: New.
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Broschur. Condition: Sehr gut. Erste Auflage. 415 Seiten : Illustrationen ; 19 cm, 288 g Wir versenden ausschließlich mit Sendungsverfolgung! BITTE BEACHTEN: Unbenutztes Exemplar mit leichten Lagerspuren kleine Kratzer etwas angestoßen, vollständig und ansonsten in einwandfreiem Zustand. Rechnung beiliegend. Preise inkl. Mehrwertsteuer. 178 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 287.
