How do I find my old itunes library?

My old laptop is dead....i have a new one but how do i transfer my itunes library accross?
All I have done so far is transfer what is on my iphone. I have a lot of music and books etc in my old libreary and do not want to lose any of it.
Will it all be in my cloud?

Hey afurniss,
Oh no! I’m sorry to hear about your previous computer. Great job so far by transferring information from your iPhone. I can help you restore purchases from the iTunes Store that may not already be on your new computer. The following article provides more information:
iTunes 11 for Windows: Download previous purchases from the iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12491
Thanks,
Matt M.

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