| The University Library of Leuven: Historical Walking Guide Second Revised Edition Contributor(s): Van Impe, Jan (Author) |
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ISBN: 905867925X ISBN-13: 9789058679253 Publisher: Leuven University Press OUR PRICE: $18.81 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | History - Modern (late 19th Century To 1945) - Education | Higher |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 4.73" W x 7.29" (0.46 lbs) 132 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The University Library at the Mgr. Ladeuzeplein in Leuven is not only a beautiful building and a modern scientific library consulted by more than 100,000 readers a year but also an important historical monument. Its foundations are rooted in World War I. In the mass destruction of Leuven in 1914 the library of the University was burned and completely destroyed. Thanks to generous American donations the new library building on the Mgr. Ladeuzeplein was established in 1921. For anyone who wants to learn more about the history of this remarkable building, or who wants to walk in and around the library, this guide is an absolute must |
Contributor Bio(s): Van Impe, Jan: - Jan Van Impe studied Archaeology at the University of Leuven. He has worked as an archaeologist and journalist, and since 1996 has worked for the University of Leuven as an information specialist. |