Destroying Truth to Keep You Imprisoned
The library of Alexandria List of destroyed libraries Birmingham Central Library destroyed by fire, 1879 Libraries have been deliberately or accidentally destroyed or badly damaged. Sometimes a library is purposely destroyed as a form of cultural cleansing. [ citation needed ] There are examples of accidentally destroyed libraries by human actions. Other times they are damaged by natural disasters like earthquakes, floods or accidental fires. Library fires have happened sporadically through the centuries: notable examples are the destruction of the Library of Alexandria and the accidental burning of the Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar. Causes vary from arson to the sun 's rays setting fire to leaflets through the action of a magnifying lens in a library in Northam, Devon . Causes -- Human action Edit Image Name of Library City Country Date of Destruction Perpetrator Rea...