Manuscripts and Libraries in the Age of Charlemagne

by Bernhard Bischoff

Bernhard Bischoff (1906-1991) was one of the most renowned scholars of medieval palaeography of the twentieth century. In this book seven of his classic essays on aspects of eighth and ninth century culture appear for the first time in English. They include an investigation of the role of books in the transmission of culture from the sixth to the ninth century, and studies of the court libraries of Charlemagne and Louis the Pious, as well as of writing centers and libraries associated with major monastic and cathedral schools. This rich collection provides a full, coherent study of Carolingian culture from a number of different yet interdependent aspects, providing new insights for scholars and students alike.

Genres: Palaeography, History

211 pages, Hardcover

First published April 30, 2007

Reviews

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorman's translations of Bischoff's difficult German are as smooth as butter. Best to devote a year of study to the essays, with a set of Lowe’s CLA by one’s side. Unfortunately, I don’t have a year.
1--Manuscripts in the Early Middle Ages (1-19)
2--Manuscripts in the Age of Charlemagne (20-55)
3--The Court Library of Charlemagne (56-75)
4--The Court Library of Louis the Pious (76-92)
5--Libraries and Schools in the Carolingian Revival of Learning (93-114)
6--Paleography and the Transmission of Classical Texts in the Early Middle Ages (115-133)
7--Benedictine Monasteries and the Survival of Classical Literature (134-160)
8--BBB (161-164)
9--Indices (165-193)