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A Brief History
cules." Here and elsewhere we note that the libraries were often placed in or near temples. And why should not the sacred productions of human genius be deposited in consecrated buildings? It is possible that the Emperor Hadrian established this library at Tibur, for it is well known that he took much pleasure in that spot, and spared no expense in adorning it with many and very beautiful buildings.
It seems evident to me that in all the cities and colonies of the empire libraries were found and the arts and humanities were cultivated.
Certain of the wealthy citizens, it appears, had their own private libraries, some of them very no-
