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A History of Illuminated Manuscripts

A History of Illuminated Manuscripts
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Illuminated manuscripts are perhaps the most beautiful treasures to survive from the middle ages. This authoritative volume provides a comprehensive introduction to the medieval world of books, their production and their consumption. The text divides this world into different groups of readers and writers: missionaries, emperors, monks, students, aristocrats, priests, collectors and the general public. De Hamel is both informative and immensely readable, and the sumptuous illustrations render this book too good to be missed.
Country USA
Brand Phaidon Press
Manufacturer Phaidon Press
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 1997-09-26
UnitCount 1
UPCs 781349651961
EANs 8601404913464

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