From Memory to Written Record

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England 1066 – 1307

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<p>This seminal work of scholarship, which traces the development of literacy in medieval England, is now fully updated in a third edition.</p> <ul> <li>This book serves as an introduction to medieval books and documents for graduate students throughout the world</li> <li>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</li> <li>Includes a revised guide to further reading and a revision of the plates which illustrate medieval manuscripts in detail</li> </ul>