Civilisation-books buff optimistic for humans

One of Ireland’s most unusual libraries is set to open this week – with the world being asked what should be in its collection.

Civilisation-books buff optimistic for humans

One of Ireland’s most unusual libraries is set to open this week – with the world being asked what should be in its collection.

The Library of the History of Civilisation is the brainchild of Frank Kennan, who lives in Roundwood House, a remarkable Palladian villa nestled in the foothills of the Slieve Bloom mountains in Co Laois.

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