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Notae Latinae: An Account of Abbreviation in Latin, Mss; Of the Early Minuscule Period (C. 700-850) (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book is entitled 'an account,' not 'a history.' Its main Object is to provide statistics of the actual use of symbols in the early minuscule period, not theories of how or why this symbol is used here and that symbol there. Those who prefer it may galvanize a dull record of facts, such as: 'at for autem is found in English scriptoriums earlier than Irish,' into a more animated statement such as: 'irish scribes learned the use of at for autem from their English neighbours.' Nec veto nec jubeo. But let them remember that even the genius of Traube could not keep him' (in his article on the abbreviation of 'autem') from some speculations which new material shews to be mistaken or improbable. His Summary History of Latin Abbreviation in 'nom. Pp. 252 - 266, must be corrected here and there with the help of the tedious statistics furnished in this volume. These statistics have usually been printed in small type. If a reader is bored by details and wishes merely to get a general idea of how the symbols were used, he should skip the small type passages.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1332024610
- ISBN 13 9781332024612
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages526
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of Latin abbreviations used in medieval manuscripts. It focuses on the symbols employed by scribes during the eighth and ninth centuries, a period witnessing the rise of minuscule script. The author explores the development of these symbols, tracing their origins from ancient Notae used in legal texts to the more sophisticated contractions and suspensions employed in religious and literary works. The book examines the distinct characteristics of various types of medieval scripts, including Insular, Anglosaxon, and Continental styles, highlighting the ways in which abbreviations varied between regions and reflect the unique practices of individual scriptoriums. The author also discusses the influence of Irish scribes, whose innovative methods of saving vellum led to a more widespread use of abbreviations. This study sheds light on the complex relationship between writing and its context in the Middle Ages, illuminating how scribes used abbreviations to communicate both meaning and cultural values, and how these practices evolved over time. The author's meticulous research offers a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Latin script and the development of textual transmission during the early Middle Ages. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332024612_0
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