An Introduction to Greek and Latin Palaeography

by Edward Maunde Thompson

An Introduction to Greek and Latin Palaeography traces the develop-ment of handwriting in the Greek and Latin alphabets from the earli-est papyri up to the book hands of the middle ages and the court hands of the seventeenth century. It is, without doubt, the best introductory text on the subject ever to appear in English. This edition has been completely reset, and the illustrations have been digitally enhanced. A few illustrations have been replaced. Sir Edward Maunde Thompson (1840-1929) entered University College, Oxford, in 1859 but had to leave before completing his degree. He entered the library of the British Museum (now British Library) in 1861 and became Keeper of Manuscripts in 1878. He was appointed Principal Librarian in 1888.

Genres: History

616 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1912

About the author

Sir Edward Maunde Thompson, GCB (1840 – 14 September 1929) was a British palaeographer and a Principal Library and first Director of the British Museum. He is best remembered today for his study of William Shakespeare's handwriting in the manuscript of the play Sir Thomas More.