Description:
Produced to accompany an exhibition marking the centennial of the Gennadius Library, this catalogue traces the Library's extraordinary journey—from the vision of Joannes Gennadius to its evolution into a leading research institution—highlighting its enduring role as a center of scholarship, culture, and public engagement. Drawing on 100 unique objects from the collections, including books, manuscripts, works of art, maps, costumes, and rare archival materials, this volume reveals the richness and diversity that have shaped the Library's identity over the past century. Each object tells a small yet significant part of the Library's history, from the institution's beginnings to the present day. Together, they celebrate not only a century of achievement, but also the vibrant future of the Gennadius Library as a place of learning, discovery, and inspiration.

About the Author: Maria Georgopoulou is Director of the Gennadius Library; Irini Solomonidi is the Senior Librarian.