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The Ancient Libraries Of Canterbury And Dover

The Ancient Libraries Of Canterbury And Dover

Montague Rhodes James

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120724397
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The Ancient Libraries Of Canterbury And Dover: The Catalogues Of The Libraries Of Christ Church Priory And St. Augustine�������s Abbey At Canterbury (1903) is a book written by Montague Rhodes James. The book is a detailed exploration of the ancient libraries of Canterbury and Dover, specifically the catalogues of the libraries of Christ Church Priory and St. Augustine’s Abbey at Canterbury. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, contents, and organization of these libraries, which were some of the most important in medieval England. James draws on a wide range of primary sources, including manuscripts, charters, and other historical documents, to reconstruct the libraries and their collections.The book is divided into two main sections, one for each library. Each section includes a detailed catalogue of the manuscripts and other materials held in the library, as well as a discussion of the history and significance of the library itself. James also provides extensive notes and commentary throughout the book, which help to contextualize the catalogues and provide additional insights into the libraries and their collections.Overall, The Ancient Libraries Of Canterbury And Dover: The Catalogues Of The Libraries Of Christ Church Priory And St. Augustine�������s Abbey At Canterbury (1903) is an invaluable resource for scholars and historians interested in medieval libraries, manuscript culture, and the history of Canterbury and Dover.And Of St. Martin�������s Priory At Dover.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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