The Ancient Libraries Of Canterbury And Dover: The Catalogues Of The Libraries Of Christ Church Priory And St. Augustine's Abbey At Canterbury (1903)

By Montague Rhodes James

Book Overview

""The Ancient Libraries of Canterbury and Dover"" is a historical book written by Montague Rhodes James in 1903. The book is a detailed account of the catalogues of the libraries of Christ Church Priory and St. Augustine's Abbey at Canterbury. The author has meticulously researched and documented the contents of these ancient libraries, which were considered to be some of the most important in medieval England. The book sheds light on the history of these libraries, their collections, and their significance in the intellectual and cultural life of the region. It also provides insights into the methods of cataloguing and preserving books in the medieval period. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of libraries, medieval literature, and intellectual culture in England.And Of St. Martin�������s Priory At Dover.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120849632
• ISBN13: 9781120849632
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 652 Pages
• Weight: 2.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"