Supervision of Books in a Manuscript Culture: Theory and Practice of Censorship in Late Medieval England

Name: Supervision of Books in a Manuscript Culture: Theory and Practice of Censorship in Late Medieval England
Brand: Peter Lang
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By Eva Schaten

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This study explores censorship in late medieval England, focusing on legal aspects and historical context. Censorship instruments are categorized by their focus - doctrines, books, or people. They ranged from book burnings to more subtle methods. While heresy was the most prevalent cause for censorship, sedition and magic were other areas.

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Edition:: 1
Languages:: Original: English
Number of Pages:: 464
Publisher:: Peter Lang
Publication Date:: 2025-05-08
ISBN / EAN:: 9783631917831
Weight:: 706 g
Dimensions:: 153/216/30 cm
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]

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