On the night of 24 August 1870. [fact]
On the night of 24 August 1870, all three libraries were completely destroyed by incendiary bombs fired by German artillery.
Andrew Pettegree, Arthur der Weduwen, The Library- A Fragile Hist…, loc. 737On the night of 24 August 1870, all three libraries were completely destroyed by incendiary bombs fired by German artillery.
Andrew Pettegree, Arthur der Weduwen, The Library- A Fragile Hist…, loc. 737