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A victim of war.

by sissel on October 11, 2003

Location: copenhagen

First printed edition of Marsilio of Padua's treatise "Defensor Pacis" (Defender of peace), written in the 1320's. The book belonged to Copenhagen University Library, now the Royal Library of Copenhagen. During the English bombardement of Copenhagen in 1807, grenades fell through the roof of the University Library. Among the books damaged by the shrapnel - The Defender of Peace.

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perfect!

bsamp - Oct 11, 2003

ironic, isn'it, a pace book dammaged by war bombs..

acosta - Oct 12, 2003

Excellent subject. I do wish there was a bit more lighting. I think it's time to update too!

mavrik - Oct 29, 2003

georgeous¡¡

yurik3ns - Nov 04, 2003

Brilliant Sissel. I am now left to sit here and ponder whether the book jumped in front of other books to protect them when this occurred. Obviously I've watched The Sorcerer's Apprentice one too many times.

Timantec - Nov 17, 2003

Ironic and tragic.

tomze - Dec 10, 2003