
Episode 27: Broken Empire and Fractured Languages
The History of English Podcast
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The Evolution of Books: From Scrolls to Codices
This chapter discusses the transition from scrolls to codices as the popular format for books, highlighting the advantages of codices like easier reading and printing on both sides. The influence of Christian monks, the origins of the word 'codex', and its connection to law books are also explored.
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