"Old English Libraries" by Ernest A. Savage is a historical exploration of books in medieval English libraries and monasteries. The story shows how important books were for teaching and keeping knowledge safe. It discusses how the rules of monasteries changed to focus on studying books, naming famous people like St. Patrick and St. Columba who helped make this shift. It explains the beginnings of libraries and bookmaking in England and how monasticism shaped education in the Middle Ages.
Old English libraries : $b the making, collection, and use of books during the Middle Ages
By Ernest Albert Savage
Discover how monks and religious figures protected and studied books, transforming learning during the Middle Ages.
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About the AuthorErnest Albert Savage (1877–1966) was Principal Librarian of Edinburgh Public Libraries from 1922 to 1942, President of the Scottish Library Association from 1929 to 1931, and President of the Library Association in 1936. He wrote extensively on libraries and library science. Savage had a career-long concern with the training and professional status of librarians.
Ernest Albert Savage (1877–1966) was Principal Librarian of Edinburgh Public Libraries from 1922 to 1942, President of the Scottish Library Association from 1929 to 1931, and President of the Library Association in 1936. He wrote extensively on libraries and library science. Savage had a career-long concern with the training and professional status of librarians.
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