A review by author_d_r_oestreicher
Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts by Christopher de Hamel

4.0

Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts by Christopher de Hamel is a massive tome of over 600 pages, 200 color illustrations, and weighing more than two pounds (1 kg). It is part memoir, travelogue, history, and mystery. It chronicles European illuminated manuscripts from the earliest (6th century) to end (16th century) caused by Gutenberg’s invention in the mid-15th century.

While not a history of everyday life, this European medieval history, pays minimal attention to wars or politics. If you are interested in Medieval history or art, this is a unique opportunity to visit the period from a different point of view.

For my lengthy book club report: http://1book42day.blogspot.com/2018/03/meetings-with-remarkable-manuscripts-by.html

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