The book "Libraries in the Middle Ages and Renaissance Periods. The Reed Lecture, delivered on June 13, 1894" by the famous author John Willis Clark opens to the reader the fascinating world of book chests that stored treasures of knowledge in ancient times. Filled with historical facts and interesting analyses, the book reveals the role of libraries in the formation of culture, education and science in the period of antiquity and the Renaissance. The author, radiating erudition and insight, helps the reader feel the pulse of the time when books were not only a source of knowledge, but also a symbol of luxury and prestige. Each page of this book is a journey into the depths of history, where the word becomes the key to unlocking the secrets of the past.