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Medieval manuscripts: an enduring obsession

Christopher de Hamel introduces an extraordinary cast of historical characters, all of whom shared a burning passion for manuscripts

Published: March 15, 2023 at 9:13 AM

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For centuries, people have been dazzled by the illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages. But how much do we know about the countless makers, collectors and connoisseurs who took care of them behind the scenes? Speaking with Emily Briffett, Christopher de Hamel introduces some of these extraordinary people – from a Norman monk and a Florentine bookseller to a rabbi from central Europe, a Greek forger and an American woman with a spectacular library.

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Christopher de Hamel is the author The Posthumous Papers of the Manuscripts Club (Penguin, 2022)

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Emily BriffettSenior content producer (podcasts)

Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra

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