Bartlett, Robert
History in Flames: The Destruction and Survival of Medieval Manuscripts
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781009457156
- author:
- Bartlett, Robert
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 220
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 14 x 2.3 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- History, Europe, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
History in Flames: The Destruction and Survival of Medieval Manuscripts
This book explores how our understanding of the past is shaped by written sources, and what happens when these sources are lost. It examines cases where large volumes of material were destroyed during a single day, often at the hands of human forces.
From the Franco-Prussian War to World War II, Robert Bartlett reveals the complex events leading up to destruction, as well as the efforts made by scholars and archivists to preserve what remains. A reminder that historical knowledge relies on material evidence, which can be vulnerable to loss.
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