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The Order of Books
The Order of Books: Readers, Authors, and Libraries in Europe Between the 14th and 18th Centuries | Roger Chartier
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In The Order of Books, Chartier examines the different systems required to regulate the world of writing through the centuries, from the registration of titles to the classification of works.
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Composed of three essays, this book leans more towards an academic style of reading. It examines the history of organizing and cataloging books, especially it's early stages. Definitely found it to be interesting.

Texreader And looks like you got a great deal on it! 1w
Rome753 @Texreader Definitely! 1w
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Started reading through this. Another book about books.

TimEW For some reason I am drawn to books about books. 🤓 Thank you for posting. 🙏 1mo
Rome753 @TimEW Welcome. I had found a few books about books that looked interesting. Definitely an interesting topic. 1mo
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