The life and correspondence of Sir Anthony Panizzi, K.C.B., Vol. 2 (of 2) Late principal librarian of the British museum, senator of Italy, etc.

"The Life and Correspondence of Sir Anthony Panizzi, K.C.B., Vol. 2" by Louis Fagan is a story that follows the life of Sir Anthony Panizzi, a prominent librarian at the British Museum. Picking up after Sir Henry Ellis retires, the story highlights Panizzi's rise to Principal Librarian in 1856. He faces challenges and skepticism, particularly because he was not originally from Britain, and some people did not agree with his ideas for the museum. Despite this pushback, letters from those who supported him showed how qualified and determined he was. The memoir tells of Panizzi’s commitment to improve the British Museum, showing his strong will to reform the institution even when facing criticism and political struggles within the museum.