History in Flames: Destroyed Manuscripts
Gone Medieval
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The Fragility of Manuscripts
This chapter examines the historical significance of medieval manuscripts and the various disasters that led to their loss, highlighting the challenges historians face in reconstructing literary history. It explores the evolution of writing materials, the transition from parchment to paper, and the impact of manuscript production on the preservation of texts. Furthermore, it discusses the implications of major historical events like the Peasants' Revolt and the French Revolutionary Wars on the destruction of written records and their influence on national identity.
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