Overview
""A Biographical Sketch of Sir Anthony Panizzi"" is a book written by Robert Cowtan that provides a detailed account of the life and achievements of Sir Anthony Panizzi. Panizzi was an Italian-born British librarian and scholar who is best known for his work as the principal librarian of the British Museum in London during the mid-19th century. Cowtan's book delves into Panizzi's early life in Italy and his eventual move to England, where he began working at the British Museum in 1831. The book explores Panizzi's rise through the ranks of the museum's library, culminating in his appointment as principal librarian in 1856. In addition to his work at the British Museum, Panizzi was also involved in various political and social causes, including advocating for Italian unification and supporting the rights of Jewish people in England. Cowtan's book examines these aspects of Panizzi's life as well, providing a comprehensive portrait of the man and his accomplishments.Overall, ""A Biographical Sketch of Sir Anthony Panizzi"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of libraries, scholarship, and 19th-century British society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Robert Cowtan
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 01, 2007
- | Number of Pages: 88 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1432640941
- | ISBN-13: 9781432640941
