An Early Breton Gospel Book. A Ninth-Century Manuscript from the Collection of H. L. Bradfer-Lawrence.

ALEXANDER, Jonathan, and Francis WORMALD, eds.

Published by The Roxburghe Club, 1977

About this Item

This ninth-century manuscript was the oldest and most important in the collection formed by Harry Bradfer-Lawrence. The book was begun by Professor Francis Wormald. He discusses the manuscript's antecedents, both Carolingian and Merovingian, and the marked influence of Tours that points to a Breton origin, and notes the Anglo-Saxon additions made in the tenth century. The death of both owner and author left the task unfinished. Harry Bradfer-Lawrence's son, Philip, invited Professor Jonathan Alexander to finish the book. Prof. Alexander added a long note on Breton Gospel books, and points to the Norman invasion of Brittany in 919 as the occasion of the manuscript's removal to England. Seller Inventory # GR8

Bibliographic Details

Title: An Early Breton Gospel Book. A Ninth-Century...

Publisher: The Roxburghe Club

Publication Date: 1977

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New