Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of the Vatican Library's Greek manuscript collection, focusing on a remarkable period of acquisitions from 1530-1585. During this time, three influential cardinal-librariansâ"Cervini, Sirleto, and Carafaâ"enriched the library through purchases and donations, shaping its collection of Greek manuscripts. The narrative centers around Sirleto, an erudite scholar and tireless collector who played a pivotal role in shaping the library's holdings, aided by a network of Greek scribes and scholars. The book explores the challenges of manuscript acquisition and preservation in the 16th century, providing insights into the world of Renaissance scholarship, textual transmission, and the development of one of the world's foremost repositories of ancient knowledge. Through its detailed research and engaging storytelling, this book sheds light on the dedicated individuals and complex processes that contributed to the Vatican Library's legacy as a treasure-trove of Greek manuscripts. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780666428233_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780666428233
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780666428233
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