Rebecca Knuth Knihy

Knuth examines ideologically driven and systemic destruction of books and libraries that paralleled acts of genocide in the 20th century. schovat popis

The book explores the alarming trend of library destruction throughout the 20th century, examining whether it stems from passion or calculated choices to justify excess. It delves into the broader implications of cultural destruction and highlights the ongoing threat to global knowledge and heritage, emphasizing the urgent need to address these issues.

Exploring the theme of censorship and its dire consequences, this book examines the systematic destruction of books and libraries by authoritarian regimes in the 20th century. Through case studies of libricide in Nazi Germany, Bosnia, Kuwait, Maoist China, and Tibet, the author argues that such acts of cultural eradication often precede or accompany horrific human tragedies. The narrative highlights the dangerous impulses behind these actions, suggesting a chilling connection between the destruction of literature and the perpetration of genocide.