Latin Series (Classic Reprint): Latin Manuscript - Couverture souple

Harold W. Johnston

 
9781330732304: Latin Series (Classic Reprint): Latin Manuscript

Synopsis

Discover the world of Latin manuscripts and how scholars read ancient texts. This book explains how parchment codices were made, copied, and studied, revealing the methods scholars use to date, compare, and correct old writings.

The pages guide readers through manuscript features, from handwriting styles and margins to abbreviations and glosses. It shows how to recognize different hands, understand plate descriptions, and evaluate a manuscript’s authority without spoilers or guesswork. Clear explanations, historical context, and practical examples help readers grasp how textual science preserves classical Latin works.


  • How scribes copied, corrected, and preserved text across centuries

  • Ways scholars determine age, origin, and authorship of manuscript evidence

  • Descriptions of notable codices, plates, and marginal notes

  • Practical discussion of abbreviations, errors, and emendation practices



Ideal for readers curious about book history, textual criticism, and the care taken to keep Latin classics accessible for today’s audiences.






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9780365256519: Latin Series: Latin Manuscript (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  036525651X ISBN 13 :  9780365256519
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2019
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