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The book and the transformation of Britain, c.550-1050 : a study in written and visual literacy and orality

Title
The book and the transformation of Britain, c.550-1050 : a study in written and visual literacy and orality / Michelle P. Brown.
Author
Brown, Michelle (Michelle P.)
Publication
London : British Library, 2011.

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Description
184 p., 16 p. of plates : ill. (some col.); 25 cm.
Series Statement
The Sandars lectures in bibliography, Cambridge University Library, 2009
Uniform Title
Sandars lectures in bibliography.
Subject
  • Books > History > 400-1450
  • Books and reading > England > History > To 1500
  • Books and reading > Social aspects > History
  • Literacy > History
  • Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-180) and index.
Contents
Introduction: What does 'literacy' mean in this period? -- Conversion: scribes, the sacred and social change -- Creating communities of reading -- Language, literature and libraries.
Call Number
JFF 12-396
ISBN
  • 0712358285
  • 9780712358286
OCLC
670282516
Author
Brown, Michelle (Michelle P.)
Title
The book and the transformation of Britain, c.550-1050 : a study in written and visual literacy and orality / Michelle P. Brown.
Imprint
London : British Library, 2011.
Series
The Sandars lectures in bibliography, Cambridge University Library, 2009
Sandars lectures in bibliography.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-180) and index.
Research Call Number
JFF 12-396
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