Ebook: Anglo-Saxon Manuscripts: Basic Readings

Previously published in hardback as vol. 1434 in the Garland Reference Library of the Humanities.

The study of manuscripts is fundamental to the appreciation of Anglo-Saxon texts and culture. "Anglo-Saxon Manuscripts: Basic Readings" provides an introductory collection of materials covering basic terms, techniques, resources, issues, and applications. Focusing on manuscripts copied in England before 1100, the selections gathered here consider their history, production, analysis, and significance.

Drawn from a variety of published sources and new writings commissioned for this collection, these essays offer a thorough background in principles and practices, along with up-to-date coverage of new developments in paleography. This interdisciplinary collection introduces key subjects of research for Anglo-Saxon studies while suggesting potential developments and new directions within the field.