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Written Treasures: 50 Manuscripts from Medieval Europe

by Andr Bouwman

Fifty medieval manuscripts, seen through their histories

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Fifty medieval manuscripts, seen through their histories

Drawing on manuscripts held by Leiden University Library, this illustrated volume introduces a varied collection of 50 examples, from elaborate showpieces to quickly annotated works on modest parchment. Contributions from 38 experts examine what the manuscripts contain, how they look and are designed, and how they passed through generations of users and owners. Together, these details frame medieval copying as part of the longer history through which classical and medieval writing reached later centuries. The book combines close attention to individual objects with a broader account of the preservation and transmission of written knowledge.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in medieval history and manuscript culture.
  • Book and library enthusiasts curious about the physical form and provenance of historic texts.
  • Readers exploring how classical and medieval writings were preserved.

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Medieval manuscriptsBook history and designPreservation and transmission of knowledgeCultural heritage

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Book overview

Written Treasures is an introduction to the fascinating world of medieval manuscripts. From the treasury of the Leiden University Library, 50 extraordinary manuscripts have been selected.

For centuries, we have studied the works of Cicero, Lucretius and Horace. We draw inspiration from the knightly tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Our knowledge of the world builds on the writings of classical and medieval poets, philosophers, theologians and jurists. But without the diligent monks and copyists of the Middle Ages, these texts would not have been preserved. Today's world is unthinkable without this transmission of written knowledge.

Written Treasures introduces you to the fascinating world of medieval manuscripts. From the treasury of the Leiden University Library, 50 extraordinary manuscripts are selected: beautiful showpieces but also quickly notated works on second-rate parchment. Thirty-Eight experts highlight their content, appearance, design and their journey through generations of users and possessors to our times. With beautiful illustrations and accessible texts, this book is indispensable for history and book lovers. It is a celebration of cultural heritage and a tribute to the exceptional transmission of written knowledge through the ages.
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