Restoring Order The Ecole des Chartes and the Organization of Archives and Libraries in France, 1820-1870

Name: Restoring Order The Ecole des Chartes and the Organization of Archives and Libraries in France, 1820-1870
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ISBN: 9780977861798

ISBN-10: 0977861791

ISBN-13: 9780977861798

Edition: 2005

Authors: Lara Jennifer Moore, Mary Louise Roberts

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According to most histories of French archives and libraries, the nineteenth century was a period of slow but steady recovery from the trauma of the revolutionary era. Confronted with the "chaos" of the nationalized collections, it is said, a few forward-thinking archivists and librarians gradually restored bibliographic and documentary order, sheltering the state's collections from destruction and decay, preparing suitable catalogues, and improving public access. In contrast, Moore argues that the organization of archives and libraries in nineteenth-century France was neither steady nor progressive. By following the development of the Ecole des Chartes, the state school for archivists and…

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List price: $32.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Litwin Books, LLC
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 306
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.968
Language: English