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National libraries

  • British LibraryOn the 1st of July 1973, the British Library officially came into existence as a distinct entity. This date marked the end of an era where national library…
  • Bibliothèque nationale de FranceIn 1368, King Charles V established a royal library within the Louvre Palace. This collection began with manuscripts received from his predecessor John II.
  • ClementinumAn 11th-century chapel dedicated to Saint Clement stood on the site that would become Prague's largest historic building complex.