A Universal History of the Destruction of Books

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Author	: Fernando Báez
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Total Pages	: 392
Release	: 2008
ISBN-10	: UOM:39015079234939
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Book Synopsis A Universal History of the Destruction of Books by : Fernando Báez

Book excerpt: Examines the many reasons and motivations for the destruction of books throughout history, citing specific acts from the smashing of ancient Sumerian tablets to the looting of libraries in post-war Iraq.

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