Scottish Handwriting 1150-1650: An Introduction to the Reading of Documents - Couverture souple

Simpson, Grant G.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1862320934 ISBN 13 : 9781862320932

Editeur : Tuckwell Press Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

The main part of this volume consists of facsimile texts, each facing a detailed transcript and commentary. The historical background of handwriting usage is surveyed in the introduction, with emphasis on changing fashions. There is also guidance on how to learn to read scripts, and how to deal with early language and abbreviations. Reading original documents is the primary way to achieve a sound basis in historical studies, and to acquire a true perspective in cultural evolution. Much modern research has been applied to Scotland's history. This is a comprehensive study of the country's handwriting. The principal aim is to assist research students, local historians, genealogists and calligraphers in their studies. The book also seeks to recover a lost chapter in the history of Scottish culture.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Grant G. Simpson was Honorary Reader in Scottish History in the University of Aberdeen. A founding member of the Scottish Medievalists, and chair of the Society 1992–4, he was also the author of Scottish Handwriting 1150–1650.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Tuckwell Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1862320934
• ISBN 13: 9781862320932
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
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• Personne responsable: non disponible