The Materiality of Medieval Administration in Northern England

• Autore: Armstrong Abigail S
• Pubblicazione: Turnhout, Belgium : , : Brepols Publishers, , 2024; ©2024
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (352 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Archives; Material culture
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Front Matter -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Developments in Administrationand the Sources -- Chapter 2. Form and Format -- Chapter 3. Parchment and Paper -- Chapter 4. Production -- Chapter 5. Audit -- Chapter 6. Post-Audit -- Conclusion -- Back Matter.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book, 'The Materiality of Medieval Administration in Northern England' by Abigail S. Armstrong, offers a detailed analysis of the physical and procedural aspects of medieval record-keeping in Northern England. It explores the development, form, and format of documents, focusing on the use of parchment and paper, the production processes, and the audit and post-audit stages of record management. Drawing on various case studies and archival resources, the book examines how the materiality of records influenced administrative practices. It is intended for scholars and students interested in medieval history, archival studies, and the material culture of literacy.
• Titolo autorizzato: The Materiality of Medieval Administration in Northern England
• ISBN: 9782503607443; 9782503607436
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910978073403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Utrecht Studies in Medieval Literacy Series