The Role of the Scroll: An Illustrated Introduction to Scrolls in the Middle Ages 9781684419890

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Автор: Kelly Thomas Forrest
Название: The Role of the Scroll: An Illustrated Introduction to Scrolls in the Middle Ages
ISBN: 9781684419890
Издательство: HighBridge Audio
Классификация: ISBN-10: 1684419891
Обложка/Формат: Compact Disc
Вес: 0.09 кг.
Дата издания: 30.04.2019
Язык: English
Размер: 140 x 163 x 18
Поставляется из: США
Описание: In The Role of the Scroll, Thomas Forrest Kelly brings to life the most interesting scrolls in medieval history, placing them in the context of those who made, commissioned, and used them, and reveals their remarkably varied uses. Scrolls were the best way to keep ever-expanding lists, for example, those of debtors, knights, and the dead. While useful for keeping public records, scrolls could also be extremely private. Forgetful stage performers relied on them to recall their lines, and those looking for luck carried either blessings or magic spells, depending on their personal beliefs. Finally, scrolls could convey ceremonial importance, a purpose that lives on with academic diplomas. In this book, Kelly explores the scrolls incredible diversity. A recipe for turning everyday metal into gold offers a glimpse into medieval alchemy, and a log of gifts for Queen Elizabeth I showcases royal flattery and patronage. Climb William the Conquerors family tree and take a journey to the Holy Land, following a pilgrimage route to such obligatory destinations as Jaffa, where Peter resurrected Tabitha, and Ramada, the city of Saint Josephs birth. A lively and accessible guide, The Role of the Scroll is a must-listen for anyone interested in how people keep record of life through the ages.

The Role of the Scroll: An Illustrated Introduction to Scrolls in the Middle Ages, Kelly Thomas Forrest