The Library of Trinity College, Dublin

Name: The Library of Trinity College, Dublin
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781785512421
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By Helen Shenton

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The Library of Trinity College, Dublin by Helen Shenton offers an insightful exploration of one of the world's most famous libraries. The book delves into the history, architecture, and treasures of the Trinity College Library, providing a detailed account of its significance in the academic and cultural landscape. Through vivid descriptions and fascinating anecdotes, it highlights the library's role in preserving and promoting Irish heritage and scholarship.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in one of the world's most iconic libraries, as it offers a fascinating insight into its history and collections. You might enjoy exploring how this institution has influenced education and scholarship over the centuries, enriched by Helen Shenton's expert perspective.

A diverse selection of highlights from the collection of the Library of Trinity College Dublin, home of the world-famous Book of Kells and many other cultural treasures.

Description

The Library of Trinity College Dublin dates back to the establishment of the College in 1592 and is the largest library in Ireland. Its extensive collection of journals, manuscripts, maps and music reflects over 400 years of academic development and amounts to over 6 million volumes.

A Legal Deposit Library since 1801, it receives copies of all material published in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The most famous of its treasures is the Book of Kells, whose rich illuminations are one of the finest examples of medieval art. Together with the Book of Durrow, also in the collection, they represent Ireland's greatest cultural treasure.

The Library also bears testament to more recent history, counting letters from Irish WWI soldiers and various artefacts from the Easter Rising—including a bullet fired through the Library roof—among its collection. This selection of objects highlights the diversity of the holdings and illuminates their fascinating history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785512421

Publisher: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd

Illustration: 40 colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 80

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About the Author

Helen Shenton is Librarian and College Archivist at Trinity College Dublin. Until 2014 she was Executive Director of Harvard Library, before which she worked at the British Library and the Victoria and Albert Museum.