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Carolingian Minuscule: The Key to Medieval Literacy

Carolingian Minuscule: The Key to Medieval Literacy Stephen Butler Rare Books & Manuscripts

Carolingian minuscule, also known as Caroline minuscule, emerged in medieval Europe as a standardised script to ensure easy recognition of Latin texts, particularly Jerome’s Vulgate Bible, across different regions. Originating around 778 in the scriptorium of Benedictine monks at Corbie Abbey, and later refined by Alcuin of York during the Carolingian Renaissance, this script revolutionised […]