Sir Robert Cotton as Collector

Sir Robert Cotton as Collector
Author :
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Total Pages : 490
Release :
ISBN-10 : UOM:49015002384569
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Book Synopsis Sir Robert Cotton as Collector by : C. J. Wright

Download or read book Sir Robert Cotton as Collector written by C. J. Wright and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The library of Sir Robert Cotton (1571-1631) is arguably the most important collection of manuscripts ever assembled in Britain by a private individual. Amongst its many treasures are the Lindisfarne Gospels, two of the contemporary copies of Magna Carter and the only surviving manuscript of Beowulf. It was bequeathed to the nation by Sir Robert's granson in 1701. The British Library is currently engaged in laying the groundwork for a new and definitive catalogue of the manuscripts.


Sir Robert Cotton as Collector Related Books

Sir Robert Cotton as Collector
Language: en
Pages: 490
Authors: C. J. Wright
Categories: Biography & Autobiography
Type: BOOK - Published: 1997 - Publisher: University of Toronto Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The library of Sir Robert Cotton (1571-1631) is arguably the most important collection of manuscripts ever assembled in Britain by a private individual. Amongst
Sir Robert Cotton, 1586-1631
Language: en
Pages: 320
Authors: Kevin Sharpe
Categories: Biography & Autobiography
Type: BOOK - Published: 1979 - Publisher: Clarendon Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A scholarly study of Sir Robert Cotton as antiquary and politician. It examines his antiquarian writings, the building of his library, his relations with Europe
A Fly in Amber
Language: en
Pages: 412
Authors: Hope Mirrlees
Categories: Antiquarian booksellers
Type: BOOK - Published: 1962 - Publisher:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Vespasian psalter
Language: en
Pages: 352
Authors: Sherman McAllister Kuhn
Categories: Bible
Type: BOOK - Published: 1965 - Publisher: Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

God's Library
Language: en
Pages: 416
Authors: Brent Nongbri
Categories: Religion
Type: BOOK - Published: 2018-08-21 - Publisher: Yale University Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A provocative book from a highly original scholar, challenging much of what we know about early Christian manuscripts In this bold and groundbreaking book, Bren