The Bodleian Library at Oxford

"The Bodleian Library at Oxford" by Falconer Madan is a journey through the rich history of a renowned library, showcasing its origins and growth into a cornerstone of Oxford University and a vital resource for scholars worldwide. Starting with an expression of hope that the book will promote the values of classical education and learning, this history explains the library’s amazing transformation from simple collections into a place full of important knowledge and old writings. It explores how Sir Thomas Bodley's work in the 17th century really shaped the Bodleian and looks at the different kinds of libraries throughout time. It sets out to show the huge amount of research and systems that make the Bodleian so important to academics.