From Memory to Written Record: England 1066 - 1307
Book Details
Author(s)M. T. Clanchy
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
ISBN / ASIN1405157917
ISBN-139781405157919
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank856,773
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
This seminal work of scholarship, which traces the development of literacy in medieval England, is now fully updated in a third edition. This book serves as an introduction to medieval books and documents for graduate students throughout the world Features a completely re-written first chapter, 'Memories and Myths of the Norman Conquest', and a new postscript by the author reflecting on the reception to the original publication and discussing recent scholarship on medieval literacy Includes a revised guide to further reading and a revision of the plates which illustrate medieval manuscripts in detail



