9780483205765 - Observations sur l'Origine de Plusieurs Manuscrits de la Collection de M. Barrois (Classic Reprint) di Delisle, Léopold (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating book is a remarkable account of the discovery of some 30 manuscripts which were stolen from the Bibliothà que Nationale in Paris in the mid-19th century, and later found in the collection of Lord Ashburnham. The author, a noted expert in medieval literature, meticulously examines these manuscripts and places them within their broader historical and literary context. The book provides a wealth of insights into the development of medieval thought and culture, shedding light on topics ranging from the role of the Church to the lives of ordinary people. It examines not only the specific contents of the manuscripts, but also their physical characteristics, providing a rich and detailed picture of the medieval world. This book is a valuable contribution to the field of medieval studies and is sure to captivate anyone interested in the history of books and ideas. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.