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Sir Thomas Bodley was a renowned scholar, diplomat, and the founder of the Bodleian Library at Oxford University. In this autobiography, Bodley tells the story of his life, his adventures in Europe, and the creation of one of the world's most famous libraries. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Oxford, the Bodleian Library, and the intellectual culture of the 16th century.
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