The Library of Congress: From Jefferson's Vision to the Digital Age
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| Management number | 233649611 | Release Date | 2026/06/27 | List Price | US$8.39 | Model Number | 233649611 | ||
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The first comprehensive history of the Library of CongressThe Library of Congress is the research arm of Congress, home of the US Copyright Office, and a public forum for artistic and literary culture. It is generally considered the national library of the United States, and it has influenced cultural affairs worldwide in myriad ways since its founding more than two centuries ago. In The Library of Congress, Jane Aikin draws on a wealth of primary and secondary sources to weave a narrative of the individuals, events, and controversies that have shaped the history of this venerable institution.Punctuated by stories about key donors and pivotal performances by poets, authors, and celebrities, this engaging and informative narrative sheds new light on the world's largest library and its global impact on knowledge and culture. Read more
| ASIN | B0DK49HDLB |
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| XRay | Not Enabled |
| ISBN13 | 978-1647125721 |
| Language | English |
| File size | 27.9 MB |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Publisher | Georgetown University Press |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Print length | 348 pages |
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Publication date | May 1, 2025 |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
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