Charters and the Use of the Written Word in Medieval Society
Published by , Brepols - Harvey Miller, 2000
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: BOOKSELLER - ERIK TONEN BOOKS, Antwerpen, BelgiumBOOKSELLER - ERIK TONEN BOOKS
AbeBooks seller since July 4, 2002
Condition: Used
US$ 90.45
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Hardcover. XII 254 p., incl. 1 table, 165 x 245 mm, Languages: English, Fine copy. Including an index. ISBN 9782503507712. This volume contains the proceedings of two gatherings held in 1999: a symposium on medieval literacy, Charters: the Development of Writing in Medieval Society held on 29 April 1999 in Utrecht, and three consecutive sessions on Charters and the Use of the Written Word during the International Medieval Congress at Leeds on 12 July 1999. The subject of these gatherings was the development of writing in medieval society. There have been periods of growth and of decrease in the quantity of writing produced in the medieval centuries. The present volume is concerned rather with qualitative developments. Which developments can be distinguished in the roles played by writing in medieval societies? In which fields was writing used, and by whom? Why did these changes take place? When attempting to answer these questions, the scholar confronts basic questions about the sources at ones disposal. Why were documents written? Why were they preserved and in what form? As a consequence, the contributions are clearly source-oriented. Charters, the sources to which most attention is devoted, have been continuously present throughout the Middle Ages. Moreover, they had an impact on most layers of society. The auxiliary science of diplomatics has helped scholars understand many historical problems; in this volume it is applied to the study of writing and the uses of writing. 0 g.…
Seller Inventory # 44823
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Charters and the Use of the Written Word in Medieval Society
- Author
- K. Heidecker
- Publisher
- , Brepols - Harvey Miller, 2000
- Binding
- Hardcover
BOOKSELLER - ERIK TONEN BOOKS
Antwerpen, Belgium
Shipping rates from Belgium to U.S.A.
| Item | 9 to 10 business days | 10 to 15 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 44.24 | US$ 44.24 |
Payment methods
- Paypal
Store description
Always WELCOME !! And this treasure trove of a bookstore does offer a lot to browse through. If you visit www.erik-tonen-books on Abebooks and use the search feature, you will find that the books located on the shelves are a mere fraction of the titles stored in the vaults of this individual who set out as a dilettante, but ended up as a more than professional bookseller - and an eminent member of the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers to boot. contact; erik.tonen@telenet.be
Specialty
art, applied art, history, biblio, literatureAssociation member
Seller's business information
BOOKSELLER - ERIK TONEN BOOKS
Belgium
Terms of sale
Terms and conditions of sale
Books are offered if unsold. The order of incoming orders will be respected strictly.
The books that are offered online are not available at our bookshop at 48 Kloosterstraat.
You will receive an e-mail confirming the availability of the book(s) and providing details with regard to shipment costs (we use Belgian and Dutch postal companies for the most cost-effective shipments.
The indicated shipment costs have been calculated according to the rates for shipments of up to 2 kilo. We will choose the most cost-effective shipment option, depending on the weight: either letter post or parcel post.
Abe-books charge your Payment, we send only the book to your adress.
i
Prices are net prices and free of VAT (margin arrangement) and expressed in euros.
Shipment and payments costs are charged to the customer. Shipment is our risk.
Each shipment contains a delivery slip.
Ordered books will remain our property until payment has been received.
Our books are shipped in decently packaged form.
The state of the books is not specified if the works are in good condtion (smaller, minor defects such as an ex libris stamp, a name on the first page, minimal wear and tear etc. are not specified, unless specifically requested).
If the ordered works do not match the specified description, they may be reshipped within seven days after receipt, after prior notice.
Any inquiries can be sent via e-mail. at abebooks
Shipping terms
Orders usually ship within 3 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 4.2 LB, or 2 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. ;