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Medieval documents in danger

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The Fragility of Historical Records

This chapter explores the risks faced by historical records, examining the loss of ancient works alongside the debate over the effectiveness of digitization in preserving history. It underscores the importance of tangible artifacts while highlighting the ongoing efforts of archivists to salvage knowledge from destruction amid modern technological and military pressures.

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