My itunes library on my windows 8 laptop is empty. How do I get it back?

I purchased a new laptop in January. I have been usiing itunes just fine on it, but today I went to play some music and my library is empty.
What's happened?
I have checked if my laptop is authorised to play music bought through my login and it is.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

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