Discover a window into a vast 17th–18th century manuscript collection held by a major European library, revealing how scholars stored and studied knowledge across disciplines.
This volume presents an extensive catalog of codices and manuscripts in the Palatine Viennensis collection, spanning theology, philosophy, linguistics, drama, and natural philosophy. It documents items from the early modern period, including religious treatises, alchemical and hermetic works, historical records, and literary pieces in Latin, German, Italian, and other languages. The entries illustrate the breadth of a scholarly library, with notes on provenance, shelf marks, and manuscript vs. printed formats. The compilation offers a glimpse into how these works were organized, accessed, and described for study.
- Wide range of subjects: theology, philosophy, history, drama, occult science, and linguistic works.
- Multiple languages present, with emphasis on Latin and German, plus Italian and French texts.
- Scholarly cataloging style shows shelf marks, dates, and descriptive notes for researchers.
- Evidence of manuscript and early printed material, including codices and supplements.
Ideal for readers of book history, archival studies, and researchers tracing early modern European scholarship and library practices.