Contractions In Early Latin Minuscule Manuscripts (1908)

Contractions In Early Latin Minuscule Manuscripts is a scholarly book written by Wallace Martin Lindsay and published in 1908. The book is a comprehensive study of the use of contractions in early Latin manuscripts, particularly in the minuscule script. The author provides a detailed analysis of the different types of contractions used in these manuscripts, their origins, and their evolution over time. He also discusses the significance of these contractions in understanding the development of the Latin language and the history of book production in the medieval period. The book is an important resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of the Latin language, medieval book production, and the evolution of writing systems. It is written in English and is accessible to readers with a basic knowledge of Latin and medieval history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.