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The Enemies Of Books

The Enemies Of Books

Blades, William

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Publisher Price: $14.99

ISBN10: 9374838737
ISBN13: 9789374838730
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.17 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The enemies of books is a reflective and historical examination of the many forces that have led to the destruction of humanity's written heritage. Through vivid accounts and detailed analysis, the work explores how books have been threatened by fire, water, neglect, ignorance, and prejudice. The opening focuses on the devastation caused by fire, recalling tragic events such as the burning of the Library of Alexandria and the Great Fire of London, where countless manuscripts and literary treasures were lost forever. These accounts serve not merely as history but as a lament for civilization's fragile relationship with knowledge. Blades emphasizes that the loss of books represents a loss of human thought, imagination, and cultural continuity. His observations expand beyond physical causes to include human carelessness and indifference, suggesting that the greatest threat to literature often lies in neglect rather than catastrophe. The narrative is both scholarly and passionate, urging readers to value and protect the written word as a vital part of intellectual and cultural preservation.

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