Delve into a detailed guide to historical law and manuscript collections, revealing centuries of scholarship. Clear, catalogued descriptions help researchers identify notable volumes and contents.
This book presents precise descriptions of major manuscript holdings, including the Red Book of the Exchequer, the Dodsworth Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library, and the Lincoln’s Inn collection. It frames what each volume contains, with notes on authors, provenance, and the kinds of documents you’ll find.
Readers gain a practical, reference‑style view of how large archive catalogs were built and how to navigate them. The material suits researchers who need concrete details about medieval and early modern texts, as well as students and readers with an interest in historical manuscripts and legal history.
- Overview of contents from key collections: Red Book of the Exchequer, Dodsworth Manuscripts, and Lincoln’s Inn holdings.
- Clear notes on provenance, range, and organization of entries for quick reference.
- Examples of the types of documents cataloged, including statutes, legal tracts, and historical records.
- Insight into how archival catalogs were compiled and used by scholars and librarians.
Ideal for librarians, historians, and serious readers of medieval and early modern legal and manuscript history.