Scottish Handwriting: 1150-1650: An Introduction to the Reading of Documents

by Grant G. Simpson

Reading original documents is the only way to achieve a sound basis in historical studies and to acquire a true perspective on cultural evolution. Much modern research has been applied to Scotland's history, but until this volume there has been no comprehensive study of the country's handwriting for nearly 250 years. The main body of this book consists of facsimile texts, each facing a detailed transcript and commentary. The historical background...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1906566119
• ISBN13: 9781906566111
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Birlinn Publishers
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.2" x 9.7"