'History in Flames' by Robert Bartlett examines the tragic fate of medieval manuscripts that survived for centuries but were ultimately lost to war and violence in more contemporary times. The book analyzes the production, survival rates, and eventual destruction of these manuscripts due to human force, citing significant events from 1870 to 1944 across Europe. Highlighting five major cases, Bartlett discusses the political and military contexts that preceded each destruction, provides insight into the materials lost, and celebrates the efforts of those who worked to preserve what they could amidst the chaos.
The book explores how human actions, rather than nature, led to the destruction of significant medieval manuscripts, impacting our historical knowledge profoundly.
Human destructive forces like arson and bombing have resulted in the loss of crucial manuscripts, leaving gaps in the historical narrative that may never be filled.
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