Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Libraries In The Medieval And Renaissance Periods: The Rede Lecture Delivered June 13, 1894"" by John Willis Clark was published in 1894. It is a historical account of libraries during the medieval and Renaissance periods. The book is based on a lecture that was delivered by the author on June 13, 1894, as part of the Rede Lecture series at the University of Cambridge.The book covers the history of libraries in Europe during the medieval and Renaissance periods, with a focus on the development of libraries in England. The author discusses the origins of libraries, the types of books that were collected, and the role that libraries played in society.The book provides a detailed description of the organization and management of libraries during this time period, including the duties of librarians and the methods used to catalog and preserve books. The author also discusses the impact of the Reformation on libraries and the changes that occurred in the way books were collected and preserved.Overall, ""Libraries In The Medieval And Renaissance Periods"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of libraries and the role they played in the development of European society during the medieval and Renaissance periods.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
