Decimal Classification. Tables générales

A meticulous reference guide from the late nineteenth century, this work lays out a comprehensive system for organizing knowledge across every field of study. Beginning with broad categories—from general works and philosophy to the sciences, arts, literature, and history—it expands into detailed divisions and subdivisions that cover everything from bibliography and rare books to specific disciplines such as astronomy, chemistry, and architecture. The tables are presented in a clear, tabular format, making them easy to navigate for anyone needing a structured framework for cataloguing collections.

Beyond the sheer breadth of subjects, the book offers insight into the early thinking behind modern classification schemes, reflecting the scholarly rigor of its era. Its granular breakdown of topics, including nuanced sections on ethics, metaphysics, and even the sociology of journals, provides a valuable historical snapshot for librarians, archivists, and researchers interested in the evolution of information organization. Listening to this description brings the meticulous logic of a bygone era’s intellectual map to life, inviting exploration of how knowledge was once systematically arranged.