paleography

Presents a concise history of books and printing, that describes different construction materials, illustrations, movable type, and other topics.

Provides background information on the Middle Ages and instructions for doing calligraphy, and describes and illustrates four scripts that were popular during the ages of Julius Caesar, King Arthur, Charlemagne, and Robin Hood.

An introduction to medieval calligraphy discusses the major styles of handwriting during the lifetimes of such historical figures as King Arthur, Charlemagne, and Robin Hood.

A history of manuscripts, including discussions of early writing materials, preparation of scrolls and manuscripts, examples of surviving ancient literature, and the story of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Explores the early writing systems of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, China, and the Americas.