Explore a curated field of medieval Western manuscripts from Queens’ College, Cambridge. This descriptive catalogue, prepared by Montague Rhodes James, presents 22 Western manuscripts with careful notes on contents, script, binding, and provenance. Each entry combines physical detail with historical context, helping collectors, researchers, and library staff understand what you are looking at.
The collection includes notable works such as Augustine’s De Civitate Dei on vellum from the 12th century, Ambrosius de Officiis, and Beati Leronimi’s commentary on Matthew. The volume also features a renowned glossed Bible-style compilation and the famous Wycliffe text on scriptural truth, among other items described with attention to handwriting, bound formats, and marginalia. The editor references past catalogues and notes when helpful, guiding readers through a historically layered shelf of medieval and early modern manuscripts.
Ideal for readers of medieval manuscripts, librarians, and researchers who want solid, catalog-style information in one authoritative edition.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive survey of 22 manuscripts from the collection of Queens College, Cambridge. The manuscripts span various historical epochs and provide valuable insights into different aspects of medieval life and thought. The book offers detailed descriptions of each manuscript, including their physical characteristics, contents, and historical provenance. It also delves into the significance of the manuscripts within the broader context of medieval scholarship and literature. The author demonstrates the enduring value of these manuscripts for understanding the intellectual and cultural landscape of the Middle Ages. 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 9781528103831_0
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