Prince of Librarians: Life and Times of Antonio Panizzi of the British Museum (Grafton Books) Tapa dura - 1967

Andre Deutsch Ltd, London, first edition, 1967. Cloth, 8vo, 23 cm,. 356 pp, 8 plates. From the blurb - "Antonio Panizzi, who came to England as a political refugee from Italy in the 1820's, was an exceptional man by any standards: he was largely responsible for creating the Library of the British Museum as we know it today, he did much by his career and example to enhance the profession of librarianship, and he secured a lasting place in the cultural history of nineteenth century Britain. Panizzi first came to the public attention as a young radical in trouble with a reactionary government for his liberal opinions and political activities. He fled to England, and began a new life in Liverpool, which he found to be a very cultivated city. He taught English and came close to starvation. After moving to London he lectured on Italian literature - to miniscule audiences - then gradually moved from this occupation to the more secure one of librarianship at the British Museum. His career at the… Leer más

Athens, Ohio, Usa: The Ohio University Press, 1967. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. In Very Good Condition. With Protect Jacket Cover. May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Dust Jacket. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. Life Of Italian Political Exile Who Became Head Of The British Museum And Created The Fasmous Reading Room. Jackie Greenstein Is A Victim Of The Midas Compulsion. The Stock Market Is His Obsession, And Though He Is Pushing Gold Mining Stocks, Not Everyone Jackie Touches Will Find Gold. The Midas Compulsion Is A Novel That Takes You Beyond The Confines Of Toron

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