Feature The Death of the Library? Throughout the centuries countless libraries and carefully curated book collections have been dispersed, destroyed or lost. Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen | Published in History Today Volume 71 Issue 11 November 2021 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 The Burning of a British Library Rembrandt’s Empty Bookshelf Popular articles Did Pearl Harbor Cost the Axis Powers the War? Books of the Year 2024: Part 1