The British Museum
The British Museum

Author: David Mackenzie Wilson

Publisher: Peoples of the Past

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13:

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The British Museum is the oldest publicly funded museum in the world. This volume tells the story of the collections, the buildings that house them, and the people who have administered and curated them since its foundation in 1753.

Libraries Within the Library
Libraries Within the Library

Author: Giles Mandelbrote

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780712350358

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"Dispersed along the shelves of the British Library today are many volumes that once stood side by side in private libraries. These essays explore some of the most important printed collections which were brought together to form the British Museum Library and cast new light on the individuals whose personal interests and taste they reflect.--Dust jacket.