{"title":"Arthur der Weduwen","description":"\u003cp\u003eArthur der Weduwen is an acclaimed historian and writer, known for his insightful exploration of the history of books and libraries. His works delve into the profound impact of literature on society, making history accessible and engaging for readers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Bookshop of the World\u003c\/em\u003e, co-authored with Andrew Pettegree, offers a fascinating look into the bustling world of Dutch publishers and booksellers during the Golden Age. Through this lens, der Weduwen illuminates how the book trade not only shaped cultural and intellectual landscapes but also fuelled economic and political changes across Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Library\u003c\/em\u003e, der Weduwen takes readers on a journey through the evolution of libraries, examining their crucial role as hubs of knowledge and community throughout history. This insightful read reflects on how these institutions have influenced the philosophical and psychological development of societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArthur der Weduwen's books are perfect for those interested in History \u0026amp; Military or Philosophy \u0026amp; Psychology, offering rich narratives that connect the past to the present. 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Along the way, they introduce us to the antiquarians and philanthropists who shaped the world's great collections, trace the rise and fall of fashions and tastes, and reveal the high crimes and misdemeanours committed in pursuit of rare and valuable manuscripts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46555060633836,"sku":"9781788163439","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18163433482824.jpg?v=1750094266"},{"product_id":"the-bookshop-of-the-world-by-andrew-pettegree-9780300254792","title":"The Bookshop of the World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe untold story of how the Dutch conquered the European book market and became the world's greatest bibliophiles—“an instant classic on Dutch book history” \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e(BMGN - Low Countries Historical Review)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"[An] excellent contribution to book history.\"—Robert Darnton, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Review of Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch Golden Age has long been seen as the age of Rembrandt and Vermeer, whose paintings captured the public imagination and came to represent the marvel that was the Dutch Republic. 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This book tells for the first time the remarkable story of the Dutch conquest of the European book world and shows the true extent to which these pious, prosperous, quarrelsome, and generous people were shaped by what they read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000769626348,"sku":"9780300254792","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24545663482294.jpg?v=1763303275"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/arthur-der-weduwen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}