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January 1, 2026Journal of British Studies

Sara J. Charles. The Medieval Scriptorium: Making Books in the Middle Ages London: Reaktion Books, 2024. Pp. 352. $25.39 (cloth).

Tiago de Oliveira Veloso Silva

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To explore the intricate processes involved in bookmaking during the Middle Ages.
Examines historical texts and artifacts related to medieval book production.
Analyzes the role of scriptoria in manuscript creation and preservation.
Investigates the techniques of illumination and binding in medieval texts.
Highlights the importance of scribes in the preservation of knowledge during the Middle Ages.
Details the various materials and techniques used in bookmaking, including parchment and ink.
Discusses the impact of literacy and book production on medieval society.

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Book details the processes of manuscript creation in the Middle Ages, highlighting its cultural significance.

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Tiago de Oliveira Veloso Silva (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a377edf24f042ddf4c59cbf https://doi.org/10.1017/jbr.2026.10231

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