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Cambridge Studies in Palaeography and Codicology Ser.: Manuscripts and Libraries in the Age of Charlemagne by Bernhard Bischoff (2007, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521037115
ISBN-139780521037112
eBay Product ID (ePID)59951073
Product Key Features
Number of Pages212 Pages
Publication NameManuscripts and Libraries in the Age of Charlemagne
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2007
SubjectEurope / France, Alphabets & Writing Systems, General, Library & Information Science / General, Books & Reading, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Reference, Language Arts & Disciplines, History
AuthorBernhard Bischoff
SeriesCambridge Studies in Palaeography and Codicology Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight12.1 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.6 in
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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Reviews"Both selection and translation are excellent....A volume as important as it is beautiful, Manuscripts and Libraries in the Age of Charlemagne is essential to scholars and students of the early Middle Ages in history, the fine arts, sociology, and culture who may not have access to the original German publications." Uta-Renate Blumenthal, History of Education Quarterly
Dewey Edition20
Series Volume NumberSeries Number 1
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal090.944
Original LanguageGerman
Table Of ContentForeword; Preface; List of abbreviations; Map: writing centres and writing provinces in the age of Charlemagne; 1. Manuscripts in the early Middle Ages; 2. Manuscripts in the age of Charlemagne; 3. The court library of Charlemagne; 4. The court library under Louis the Pious; 5. Libraries and schools in the Carolingian revival of learning; 6. Palaeography and the transmission of classical texts in the early Middle Ages; 7. Benedictine monasteries and the survival of classical literature; Bernhard Bischoff, bibliography, 1981-1993; Index of manuscripts; Index of authorities cited; General index.
SynopsisIn this book, Michael Gorman has selected and translated seven of Bernhard Bischoff's classic essays on aspects of eighth- and ninth-century culture. They include an investigation of the role of books in the transmission of culture from the sixth to the ninth century, and studies of the court libraries of Charlemagne and Louis the Pious., Bernhard Bischoff (1906-1991) was one of the most renowned scholars of medieval palaeography of the twentieth century. His most outstanding contribution to learning was in the field of Carolingian studies, where his work is based on the catalogue of all extant ninth-century manuscripts and fragments. In this book, Michael Gorman has selected and translated seven of his classic essays on aspects of eighth- and ninth-century culture. They include an investigation of the manuscript evidence and the role of books in the transmission of culture from the sixth to the ninth century, and studies of the court libraries of Charlemagne and Louis the Pious. Bischoff also explores centres of learning outside the court in terms of the writing centres and the libraries associated with major monastic and cathedral schools respectively. This rich collection provides a full, coherent study of Carolingian culture from a number of different yet interdependent aspects, providing insights for scholars and students alike., Bernhard Bischoff (1906-1991) was one of the most renowned scholars of medieval palaeography of the twentieth century. In this book seven of his classic essays on aspects of eighth and ninth century culture appear for the first time in English. They include an investigation of the role of books in the transmission of culture from the sixth to the ninth century, and studies of the court libraries of Charlemagne and Louis the Pious, as well as of writing centers and libraries associated with major monastic and cathedral schools. This rich collection provides a full, coherent study of Carolingian culture from a number of different yet interdependent aspects, providing new insights for scholars and students alike.
LC Classification NumberZ8.F8 B57213 1994
