Manuscripts and Libraries in the Age of Charlemagne (Cambridge Studies in Palaeography and Codicology) [Paperback]

Bernhard Bischoff (Author), Michael Gorman (Translator)

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Publication Date: April 30, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0521037115 | ISBN-13: 978-0521037112 | Edition: 1

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.

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"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

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 212 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (April 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521037115
• ISBN-13: 978-0521037112
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Manuscripts and Libraries in the Age of Charlemagne (Cambridge Studies in Palaeography and Codicology) (Hardcover)

This is the most important book yet published in English on Carolingian manuscripts, although the price is ridiculous for a 193-page volume! I will try to get CUP to bring out a paperback edition. --Michael Gorman