In Papyrus, celebrated classicist Irene Vallejo traces the dramatic history of the book and the fight for its survival. This is the story of the book's journey from oral tradition to scrolls to codices, and how that transition laid the very foundation of Western culture. And it is a story full of heroic adventures, bloodshed and megalomania - from the battlefields of Alexander the Great and the palaces of Cleopatra to the libraries of war-torn Sarajevo and Oxford.
An international bestseller, Papyrus brings the ancient world to life and celebrates the enduring power of the written word.
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In Papyrus, celebrated classicist Irene Vallejo traces the dramatic history of the book and the fight for its survival. This is the story of the book's journey from oral tradition to scrolls to codices, and how that transition laid the very foundation of Western culture. And it is a story full of heroic adventures, bloodshed and megalomania - from the battlefields of Alexander the Great and the palaces of Cleopatra to the libraries of war-torn Sarajevo and Oxford.
An international bestseller, Papyrus brings the ancient world to life and celebrates the enduring power of the written word.
Imprint | Hodder Paperback |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | September 2023 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 5 - 10 working days |
Authors | Irene Vallejo |
Dimensions | 198 x 129 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 464 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-5293-4400-4 |
Barcode | 9781529344004 |
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LSN | 1-5293-4400-X |