The History Of The Lauderdale Manuscript Of King Alfred's Anglo-Saxon Version Of Orosius (1858)

The History Of The Lauderdale Manuscript Of King Alfred�������s Anglo-Saxon Version Of Orosius is a book written by Joseph Bosworth and first published in 1858. The book provides a detailed account of the history and origins of the Lauderdale Manuscript, which is a copy of King Alfred's Anglo-Saxon version of Orosius. Orosius was a fifth-century historian who wrote a history of the world, and King Alfred translated his work into Anglo-Saxon in the ninth century. The Lauderdale Manuscript is one of the most important surviving copies of King Alfred's translation, and Bosworth's book provides a comprehensive analysis of the manuscript's history, including its provenance, ownership, and physical characteristics. The book also includes a detailed description of the manuscript's contents, including its illustrations and marginalia.Bosworth's book is an important resource for scholars of Anglo-Saxon history and literature, as well as for anyone interested in the history of manuscript production and preservation. The book is written in English and is accessible to a general audience, although some familiarity with Anglo-Saxon history and literature may be helpful.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.