The Book of St Albans

A Medieval Manuscript
Book • 1486
This 13th-century manuscript, attributed to Matthew Paris, is a richly illustrated work that details the life of St Alban and the origins of his cult.

It also outlines the construction of St Alban's Cathedral in Hertfordshire.

The manuscript is written in both Latin and Anglo-Norman French, making it accessible to a broader audience.

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