Palaeography: And the Practical Study of Court Hand (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hilary Jenkinson

9780484073653: Palaeography: And the Practical Study of Court Hand (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484073656 ISBN 13: 9780484073653

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Unlock the handwriting behind English medieval records and learn why palaeography matters to history.

This concise study explains Court Hand, the formal writing used in public documents from the medieval period, and why reading it is essential for understanding administrative history.

The text frames palaeography as a practical tool for historians. It describes the rise of centralized administration, the types of official records kept, and how the appearance of writing reflects the work of many scribes across Chancery, Exchequer, and courts. It also explores the scope and scale of record-keeping, from rolls and charters to registers and miscellanea, and why these documents matter for reconstructing the past.

How Court Hand developed from early charter writing to fully current enrolment styles
What kinds of records scholars study and why their arrangement matters
How to approach the study of handwriting to date documents and trace administrative history
The role of scribes, offices, and official procedures in shaping medieval records

Ideal for readers interested in administrative history, archival studies, and the practical reading of English medieval documents.

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