From Memory to Written Record
Download or Read eBook From Memory to Written Record PDF written by Michael T. Clanchy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-07-05 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Michael T. Clanchy |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 493 |
| Release | : 2012-07-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781118295984 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1118295986 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis From Memory to Written Record by : Michael T. Clanchy
Book excerpt: This seminal work of scholarship, which traces the development of literacy in medieval England, is now fully updated in a third edition. This book serves as an introduction to medieval books and documents for graduate students throughout the world Features a completely re-written first chapter, ‘Memories and Myths of the Norman Conquest', and a new postscript by the author reflecting on the reception to the original publication and discussing recent scholarship on medieval literacy Includes a revised guide to further reading and a revision of the plates which illustrate medieval manuscripts in detail
