Onaayomipo Adebowale

Ancient Libraries
Bibliography
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Andrews, Evan. “8 Legendary Ancient Libraries.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 17

Nov. 2016, www.history.com/news/8-impressive-ancient-libraries.

Used it as a place to find some ancient libraries that could relate to the topic

“Ancient Literature.” Ancient Literature | Essential Humanities, www.essential-

humanities.net/western-art/literature/ancient/.

Used this article to find out the importance of what was in those books

Cartwright, Mark. “Libraries in the Ancient World.” Ancient History Encyclopedia, Ancient
History Encyclopedia, 13 Dec. 2020, www.ancient.eu/article/1428/libraries-in-the-ancient-
world/.

I used this source to figure out the relation between communication and ancient libraries

Cartwright, Mark. “Library of Celsus.” Ancient History Encyclopedia, Ancient History

Encyclopedia, 17 Dec. 2020, www.ancient.eu/Library_of_Celsus/.

Helped me gain a deeper understanding about the library of Celsus

Cotton, Jess. “The Importance of Books -.” The School of Life Articles, 21 June 2018,
www.theschooloflife.com/thebookoflife/the-importance-of-books/.

Learning about the importance of books in the passing down of history.

El-Abbadi, Mostafa. “Library of Alexandria.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia

Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/topic/Library-of-Alexandria.

One of the largest ancient libraries

Hirst, K. Kris. “Library of Ashurbanipal: 2,600 Years of Mesopotamian History.” ThoughtCo,

www.thoughtco.com/library-of-ashurbanipal-171549.

Helped me gain a deeper understanding about the library of Ashurbanipal

Koekoe, written by Jade, et al. “Herculaneum: Villa of the Papyri – Ancient History Et Cetera.”
Ancient History Encyclopedia, Ancient History Encyclopedia, 3 Jan. 2017,
etc.ancient.eu/education/villa-papyri/.
Helped me gain a deeper understanding about the library of Villa Papyri

“Library.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.,

www.britannica.com/topic/library.

Used this to find out what a library is because how can you do a project on something that you
don't truly understand

Sencondary

Martínez, Antonio Marco. “The Library Is a Greek Creation.” History of Greece and Rome, 26
Mar. 2014, www.antiquitatem.com/en/the-library-of-alexandria-prolomaeus/.

Helped me learn more about the library of Alexandria

Nicholls, Matthew. “Ancient Libraries.” The British Library, The British Library, 5 July 2016,
www.bl.uk/greek-manuscripts/articles/ancient-libraries.

Learned about how ancient books were created and preserved

“Pamphilus Establishes a Library and Scriptorium, and Is Executed During the Diocletianic
Persecution of Christians.” Pamphilus Establishes a Library and Scriptorium, and Is
Executed During the Diocletianic Persecution of Christians : History of Information,
www.historyofinformation.com/detail.php?id=161.

Helped me gain a deeper understanding about the library of Caesarea Maritima

Parkes, Veronica. “The Library of Pergamum: A Contender for the Greatest Library of the
Ancient World.” Ancient Origins, Ancient Origins, 25 Feb. 2017, www.ancient-
origins.net/ancient-places-asia/library-pergamum-contender-greatest-library-ancient-world-
007601.

Helped me gain a deeper understanding about the library of Pergamum

“The 50 Most Influential Books Ever Written.” OEDB.org, Copyright © 2006-2020 OEDb.org, a
Red Ventures Company, 2 Aug. 2018,
oedb.org/ilibrarian/50_books_that_changed_the_world/.

To learn about the influence that books have had over people

“Understanding the Role of Books in Mass Communication.” Study.com,

study.com/academy/lesson/understanding-the-role-of-books-in-mass-communication.html.

Learning about the importance of books in the passing down of history.