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Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts

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Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts by Christopher de Hamel is a journey through twelve significant medieval manuscripts, exploring their history, artistry, and cultural impact. De Hamel offers a unique perspective on these treasures, blending scholarship with personal anecdotes and vivid descriptions, making the world of medieval manuscripts accessible and engaging.
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Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts

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Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts by Christopher de Hamel is an unparalleled journey through the rich history hidden within some of the world's most extraordinary illuminated manuscripts. This highly acclaimed history book, now available in paperback, offers readers a rare opportunity to explore these remarkable texts in an intimate and engaging manner. Each manuscript unfolds not just as a historical document, but as a vibrant narrative that brings the Middle Ages to life.

De Hamel, a celebrated manuscript expert, takes you on a series of exclusive, behind-the-scenes visits to a dozen notable manuscripts housed in esteemed collections across different parts of the globe. The experience of encountering these manuscripts is akin to meeting a legendary figure in person — an exhilarating and profound engagement with history.

From the illustrious Book of Kells to the breathtaking Codex Amiatinus, de Hamel reveals the intricate artistry and fascinating stories behind these treasured works. Each chapter acts as a private tour, where the reader discovers not only the physical beauty of these manuscripts but also their profound cultural and intellectual significance.

As you turn the pages of Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts, you will embark on a scholarly adventure that illuminates both the Middle Ages and the modern world through the lens of these handwritten treasures. De Hamel's narrative is both accessible and deeply informative, making complex historical contexts understandable and captivating for readers of all backgrounds.

Whether you are a history enthusiast, a lover of art, or simply curious about the past, this book promises an enriching experience. By merging meticulous research with vivid storytelling, Christopher de Hamel extends an invitation to uncover the hidden lives and enduring impact of these manuscripts. Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts is not just a book; it is a passport to a world of scholarly delight and discovery.

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Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts is highly praised for its scholarship and historical insights, enriched by the author's palpable enthusiasm. Reviewers found it deeply fascinating and enjoyable, highlighting its wit and elegance, and noting its profound impact on their perception of the written word.

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ISBN: 9780141977492

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 461g

Pages: 640

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About the Author

In the course of a long career at Sotheby's Christopher de Hamel has probably handled and catalogued more illuminated manuscripts and over a wider range than any person alive. Since 2000, he has been Fellow and Librarian of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. The Parker Library, in his care, includes many of the earliest manuscripts in English language and history. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and the Royal Historical Society.

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