Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts
(Author) Christopher de HamelThis is a book about why medieval manuscripts matter. Coming face to face with an important illuminated manuscript in the original is rather like meeting a very famous person. We may all pretend that a wellknown celebrity is no different from anyone else, and yet there is an undeniable thrill in actually meeting and talking to a person of world stature. The idea for this book, which is entirely new, is to invite the reader into an intimate conversation with a selection of the most famous manuscripts in existence, and to let each of those manuscripts illuminate the Middle Ages and sometimes the modern world too. Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts invites the reader to accompany the author on exclusive private visits to a dozen very varied collections, in different parts of the world, to discover twelve great manuscripts and to explore their historical and intellectual significance.
Christopher de Hamel
Christopher de Hamel is a prominent medieval historian and manuscript expert. He has written numerous books on the history and importance of medieval manuscripts, including "Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts" which won the Wolfson History Prize in 2017. De Hamel's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex historical topics understandable to a wide audience. His work has had a significant impact on the study of medieval literature and history, shedding light on the importance of manuscripts in preserving and transmitting knowledge throughout the ages. "Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts" is considered his most famous work, showcasing his deep knowledge and passion for the subject.
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