The Vision of an Ideal Library in the Late 18th Century: Christoph Haberland's and Johann Christoph Berens' Homage to their City and Compatriots Cover Image
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Ideālās bibliotēkas vīzija 18. gs. izskaņā: Kristofa Hāberlanda un Johana Kristofa Bērensa veltījumssavai pilsētai un līdzpilsoņiem
The Vision of an Ideal Library in the Late 18th Century: Christoph Haberland's and Johann Christoph Berens' Homage to their City and Compatriots

Author(s): Aija Taimiņa
Subject(s): Cultural history
Published by: Mākslas vēstures pētījumu atbalsta fonds
Keywords: Riga City Library; ideal library; Enlightenment; Johann Christoph Berens

Summary/Abstract: The article explores the book titled "Bohnomien" (1792) by Riga merchant, philosopher, freemason and patron of Riga City Library Johann Christoph Berens (1729-1792). Berens' interests and opinions influenced by Enlightenment ideas are voiced in this work dealing with the concept of ideal library.

  • Issue Year: 2007
  • Issue No: 08
  • Page Range: 62-71
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Latvian