The Chester Beatty library, Dublin Castle, 2001, 112 p., 150 ill. coul. -

The Chester Beatty Library contains some of the finest treasure of the world's great cultures and religions. This beautifully illustrated and elegantly designed guide is the first to offer an informative walk through the Library's exquisite galleries, and showcases many of the highlights of the collection. These include Egyptian papyrus texts, illuminated Bibles and Qur'ans, medieval and renaissance manuscripts. Turkish and Persian miniature paintings, japanese scrolls and woodblock print, Chinese dragon robes and many other outstanding works of art.