The Role of the Scroll answers the question of why scrolls were
made when it was possible to produce books. Scrolls were the
standard form of book in Western antiquity but from the fourth
century onward, the codex began to outnumber scrolls. And yet,
people in the Middle Ages continued to make them. In these
colourful pages, the reader will discover remarkable scrolls that
range from showy court documents for empresses to tiny amulets for
pregnant women, from pilgrimage maps to small, portable actors'
scrolls. An alchemical recipe for gold gives a glimpse into
medieval life as a metalsmith and a lengthy list of gifts for Queen
Elizabeth I enables the reader to observe a court party. Lively and
accessible, The Role of the Scroll is essential reading-and
viewing-for anyone interested in how people have kept record of
life through the ages.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
