The hand-made books of the Middle Ages are known as manuscripts.
c. 330–1300 C.E.
Beginner's guide
The original manuscripts of the Bible and ancient writers are known today because scribes copied them.
Making & using
Making the medieval book
Using the medieval book
Types of medieval books
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Recording and disseminating information is quick and easy today, but in the Middle Ages this process was slow and laborious.
