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European Book in the Twelfth Century
European Book in the Twelfth Century
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The twelfth century was a crucial period in the development of the book in medieval Europe, and this study provides an overview of manuscript culture across Western Europe. It covers the technical aspects of book production, reading and keeping books, and the transmission of texts in various disciplines.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 435 pages
\n Publication date: 01 April 2021
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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The twelfth century, spanning from 1075 to 1225, holds immense significance in the evolution of the book in medieval Europe. It represents a pivotal period in the craftsmanship and adornment of these literary treasures. In this comprehensive examination, the focus lies in the cultural transformations that unfolded during the twelfth-century Renaissance. The chapters, penned by esteemed scholars, are organized into three distinct sections: the technical intricacies involved in bookmaking; the methods and customs associated with reading and preserving books; and the dissemination of texts across various disciplines that experienced significant shifts during this era, including medicine, law, philosophy, liturgy, and theology. The book is lavishly adorned with illustrations, offering a comprehensive and pioneering account of book production as a European phenomenon.
The twelfth century, spanning from 1075 to 1225, holds immense significance in the evolution of the book in medieval Europe. It represents a pivotal period in the craftsmanship and adornment of these literary treasures. In this comprehensive examination, the focus lies in the cultural transformations that unfolded during the twelfth-century Renaissance. The chapters, penned by esteemed scholars, are organized into three distinct sections: the technical intricacies involved in bookmaking; the methods and customs associated with reading and preserving books; and the dissemination of texts across various disciplines that experienced significant shifts during this era, including medicine, law, philosophy, liturgy, and theology. The book is lavishly adorned with illustrations, offering a comprehensive and pioneering account of book production as a European phenomenon.
\n Weight: 634g\n
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 38 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781316502037\n \n
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