Bernhard Bischoff (1906-1991) was one of the most renowned scholars
of medieval palaeography of the twentieth century. His most
outstanding contribution to learning was in the field of
Carolingian studies, where his work is based on the catalogue of
all extant ninth-century manuscripts and fragments. In this book,
Michael Gorman has selected and translated seven of his classic
essays on aspects of eighth- and ninth-century culture. They
include an investigation of the manuscript evidence and the role of
books in the transmission of culture from the sixth to the ninth
century, and studies of the court libraries of Charlemagne and
Louis the Pious. Bischoff also explores centres of learning outside
the court in terms of the writing centres and the libraries
associated with major monastic and cathedral schools respectively.
This rich collection provides a full, coherent study of Carolingian
culture from a number of different yet interdependent aspects,
providing insights for scholars and students alike.
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