The History of Eora, Volume V: The Great Orlan Empire

 is a book and quest item in.

Quest

 * Put on its lectern in the northwestern part of the Restricted Section. Activate the device to open the door leading to the western stairs to the Central Stacks.
 * Correct lectern (4th from the left): "They built an empire founded on compassion and were crushed for their audacity."
 * The books needed are History of Eora volumes V, VII, IX and X.