Testaments, Donations, and the Values of Books as Gifts : A Study of Records from Medieval England before 1450
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Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Muensteraner Monographien zur englischen Literatur / Muenster Monographs on English Literature
ISBN-10
3631633157
ISBN-13
9783631633151
Edition
New
Publisher
Peter Lang AG
Imprint
Peter Lang AG
Country of Manufacture
DE
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 12th, 2014
Print length
354 Pages
Weight
580 grams
Dimensions
22.30 x 16.90 x 2.70 cms
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Literary studies: classical, early & medievalELT background & reference materialHistory
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This study focuses on testaments and donation records from England before 1450 to investigate the values of medieval books. Semantic fields as indicators of value help discover the values associated with books in the manuscript period. This systematic analysis of the records shows the varied aspects of medieval books before the arrival of print.
Why were books considered valuable in the Middle Ages? This study focuses on medieval testaments and donation records from England before 1450 to investigate this question. The primary sources and datable records from before and after the Norman Conquest show that contemporary attitudes can be examined surprisingly closely. Semantic fields as indicators of value help us to discover the material and immaterial values associated with books in the manuscript period, and to trace changes and developments in book ownership and book production. This systematic and statistical analysis of the records shows the varied and multi-facetted nature of medieval books as gifts as seen by givers and recipients.
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