9781331886808 - The Beneventan Script: A History of the South Italian Minuscule (Classic Reprint) de Lowe, Elias Avery (5 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Very Good +. Paperback. Reprint edition. Minor edgewear to top of cover but otherwise sharp, attractive copy with clean, unmarked pages throughout. Binding is solid.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of the Beneventan script, a unique and highly influential script that flourished in Southern Italy for centuries. The author meticulously traces the development of this script, exploring its origins, its distinctive features, and its impact on the transmission of knowledge throughout the region. The book examines the script's influence on the preservation of classical and medieval texts, demonstrating the crucial role Southern Italy played in preserving ancient knowledge during a tumultuous period. The author further explores the cultural and historical context in which the script emerged and evolved, drawing on the rich history of the region, including the rise of the Benedictine monasteries and the influence of other cultures. The reader is guided through a detailed analysis of the script's morphology, punctuation, abbreviations, and other key features, gaining a nuanced understanding of this distinctive writing system. The book also explores the script's decline and the factors that contributed to its eventual demise. The author's insights provide a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of writing systems, the preservation of texts, and the cultural history of Southern Italy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

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