02197cam a22003253u 4500 71033 UtSlPG 20260610134637.0 m cr n 260607r20231878utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 Z Mortreuil, Th. (Théodore), 1850-1937 La bibliothèque nationale Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-06-24 Claudine Corbasson, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) "La bibliothèque nationale : Son origine et ses accroissements jusqu'à nos jours" by T. Mortreuil is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the origins and developments of the National Library of France, tracing its history from the time of Charlemagne through various significant periods and key figures who contributed to its growth. The opening of the text discusses the early origins of the National Library, beginning with Charlemagne and his efforts to gather books and manuscripts, which laid the groundwork for future royal collections. It highlights notable patrons, such as Saint Louis and Charles V, and their roles in promoting literature and safeguarding the library’s collections. This section sets the stage for an exploration of the library's evolution, giving readers insight into how it became a central institution for knowledge in France, affected by the political and cultural landscape of each era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: France: Champion, Librarie, 1878 Bibliothèque nationale (France) https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k209385f?rk=21459 2 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71033 111759 111759