Why do humans burn books

Vlog 23 – Why Do Humans Burn Books?

In this episode I further explore the topic of the destruction of knowledge. When we read the vast scale of knowledge destruction throughout the centuries, one starts to wonder why there are still old books and manuscripts left.

Books on Fire

Title: Books on Fire

Author: Polastron

Title: Burning the Books. A History of Knowledge Under Attack

Author: Richard Ovenden

Bold Books and Bones