Burning Books As the holders of both our cultural and personal memories, books seem sacred and their destruction, no matter the cause, is always shocking. Kenneth Baker | Published in History Today Volume 66 Issue 9 September 2016 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Literature Related Articles Dr Goebbels: The Man Who Made Hitler? ISIS and the Abuse of History Popular articles Paracelsus: Revolutionary or Mystic? How to Win an Election in Ancient Rome