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`Public libraries' in ancient Rome: Ideology and reality.

Authors :
Dix, T. Keith
Source :
Libraries & Culture. Summer94, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p282. 15p.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Considers the meaning of the ideology of public access to libraries in Ancient Rome. Reality of general access to libraries; Reliability of library reference in `Historia Augusta'; Use of libraries for public recitations; Libraries in the baths; Preservation of authors' works; Official recognition of literary merit.

Subjects

Subjects :
*HISTORY of public libraries
*HISTORY of libraries -- To 400
ROMAN Empire, 30 B.C.-A.D. 476

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08948631
Volume :
29
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Libraries & Culture
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9502170129

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