From Memory to Written Record: England 1066 - 1307

By M.T. Clanchy

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405157917
• ISBN13: 9781405157919
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.7" x 9.6"