Exploring Greek Manuscripts in the Gennadius Library (English)

Among the collections of the Gennadius Library in Athens are over 300 Greek manuscripts, ranging in date from the 13th to the 19th century. This book presents a collection of studies of various aspects of the collection written by leading paleographers, Byzantine art historians, and theologians.

About the author

Maria Politi is President of the Greek Paleographical Society. Eleni Pappa is a researcher at the Academy of Athens.

Summary

Among the collections of the Gennadius Library in Athens are over 300 Greek manuscripts, ranging in date from the 13th to the 19th century. This book presents a collection of studies of various aspects of the collection written by leading paleographers, Byzantine art historians, and theologians.

Product details

• Assisted by: Eleni Pappa (Editor), Maria Politi (Editor), Maria L. Politi (Editor)
• Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2011
• EAN: 9780876614075
• ISBN: 978-0-87661-407-5
• No. of pages: 154
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 262 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 868 g
• Illustrations: 2 b/w figs & 70 col pls.
• Series: Gennadius Library Monographs; Gennadeion Monographs; CORINTH; Gennadeion Monographs
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Collecting, collectors' catalogues; Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity