Old English libraries : the making, collection, and use of books during the Middle Ages

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Alpha Edition, 2026

9374593661 / 9789374593660

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In the hush of candlelit scriptoria and the echoing halls of monastic cloisters, the fate of knowledge hung by a thread-hand-copied, guarded, and often perilously close to vanishing. Here, amidst the dust of vellum and the scent of ancient bindings, the story of medieval book history comes alive, revealing a world where the making and collecting of books was both an act of devotion and a struggle for preservation. Through a tapestry of early English books, monastic libraries, and the painstaking labour of scribes, this work explores how the Middle Ages shaped the very concept of the library, transforming scattered manuscripts into curated collections that fuelled the growth of medieval scholarship and shaped the history of reading itself.Drawing on a wealth of detail, the narrative traces the evolution of library development in medieval times, from the secluded repositories of learning to the vibrant centres of intellectual exchange. It brings to light not only the technical artistry behind manuscript preservation but also the human stories-of collectors, scholars, and custodians-who ensured that old English manuscripts survived the centuries. The book's careful examination of the challenges and triumphs faced by those who valued books as treasures underscores why the history of libraries is inseparable from the broader currents of cultural and intellectual life. For anyone captivated by the origins of book collecting history or the fragile endurance of knowledge, this account offers both insight and atmosphere, inviting the reader into a vanished yet foundational world.This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.…

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Titolo
Old English libraries : the making, collection, and use of books during the Middle Ages
Autore
Ernest Albert Savage
Editore
Alpha Edition
Anno di pubblicazione
2026
Condizione
Neu
Rilegatura
Taschenbuch
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
9374593661
ISBN 13
9789374593660
Peso dell'articolo
446 grammi
Dimensioni
229x152x16 mm

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