Manuscript Treasures of Durham Cathedral

Durham possesses the finest collection of medieval manuscripts of any English Cathedral. This book presents the highlights of this supremely important archive in a lavishly illustrated format, accompanied by authoritative and accessible commentary. A general introduction traces the growth of the collection from the early days of Anglo - Saxon monasticism through to the Reformation. Ranging from part of a 6th centuryItalian Bible that was almost certainly used by the Venerable Bede to a unique 16th century account of monastic cathedral life that was compiled in the aftermath of the reformation.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Gameson, Not Available (NA)
• Assisted by: Susan Pugsley (Illustration)
• Publisher: Antique Collector's Club
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 30.09.2010, delayed
• EAN: 9781906507121
• ISBN: 978-1-906507-12-1
• No. of pages: 176
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Antiques