The University of Louvain and Its Library, written by Theodore Wesley Koch and published in 1919, is a comprehensive historical account of the University of Louvain and its library. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing a detailed history of the university from its origins in the 15th century to its destruction during World War I. The second part focuses on the university's library, which was one of the largest and most important collections of books and manuscripts in Europe at the time.Koch's account of the university's history covers its founding by Pope Martin V in 1425, its growth and development over the centuries, and its role in the intellectual and cultural life of Belgium and Europe. He also describes the university's struggles with religious and political conflicts, including the suppression of the Jesuits in the 18th century and the impact of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.The second part of the book is devoted to the university's library, which was founded in the 16th century and grew to become one of the most important collections of books and manuscripts in Europe. Koch provides a detailed description of the library's holdings, which included rare and valuable works in theology, philosophy, history, and literature. He also discusses the library's organization, cataloging system, and the role it played in the intellectual life of the university and the wider world.Overall, The University of Louvain and Its Library is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of European universities and libraries, as well as the cultural and intellectual life of Belgium and Europe in the 15th to 20th centuries.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.
