A Guide to Western Historical Scripts from Antiquity to 1600 - Hardcover
A Guide to Western Historical Scripts from Antiquity to 1600 is a much-needed survey of the evolution of scripts and introduction to reading historical documents, extensively illustrated from a wide range of manuscripts.
Fifty-five full-page plates give examples of the major western scripts in broadly chronological sequence, each accompanied by a commentary identifying the type of script, its historical and regional currency, distinctive features and style, and a transcription. With an introductory essay and select bibliography, fully revised and updated for this new paperback edition, this is an important and authoritative introduction to the subject.
Fifty-five full-page plates give examples of the major western scripts in broadly chronological sequence, each accompanied by a commentary identifying the type of script, its historical and regional currency, distinctive features and style, and a transcription. With an introductory essay and select bibliography, fully revised and updated for this new paperback edition, this is an important and authoritative introduction to the subject.
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Michelle P. Brown has taught Palaeography and History at the University of London and The British Library.
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- PublisherUniv of Toronto Pr
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0802058663
- ISBN 13 9780802058669
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages138
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