The Philobiblon of Richard de Bury, Bishop of Durham, Treasurer and Chancellor of Edward III

by Richard Bury and Ernest Chester Thomas

The Philobiblon is a celebrated medieval treatise on the love of books and learning. It was written by Richard de Bury, a prominent scholar and churchman of the fourteenth century, and provides a vivid portrait of the intellectual and cultural milieu of his time. This new translation is a valuable resource for literary historians, bibliophiles, and anyone interested in the history of ideas.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1019543116
• ISBN13: 9781019543115
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"