From Memory to Written Record: England 1066 - 1307

From Memory to Written Record: England 1066 - 1307
ISBN-10
1118295986
ISBN-13
9781118295984
Category
History
Pages
384
Language
English
Published
2012-07-05
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Author
Michael T. Clanchy

Description

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

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