John Trevisa (ca.1342-1402), perhaps the greatest of Middle English prose translators of Latin texts into English, was almost an exact contemporary of Geoffrey Chaucer. Trevisa was born in Cornwall, studies at Oxford, and was instituted vicar of Berkeley, a position he held until his death.
Over a period of thirty-five years eminent medievalist David Fowler has pieced together an account of Trevisa's life and times by diligently seeking out documents bearing on his activities and translations. This has resulted in a cultural history of fourtheenth-century England that ranges from the...
John Trevisa (ca.1342-1402), perhaps the greatest of Middle English prose translators of Latin texts into English, was almost an exact contemporary...
Gives an up-close look at the increasingly important role that electronic serials play in the overall library collection, today and in the future. Addresses many of the themes, problems, and questions raised by this fast-evolving medium including e-journal publishing issues, troubleshooting, and accreditation issues & more.
Gives an up-close look at the increasingly important role that electronic serials play in the overall library collection, today and in the future. Add...
Gives an up-close look at the increasingly important role that electronic serials play in the overall library collection, today and in the future. Addresses many of the themes, problems, and questions raised by this fast-evolving medium including e-journal publishing issues, troubleshooting, and accreditation issues & more.
Gives an up-close look at the increasingly important role that electronic serials play in the overall library collection, today and in the future. Add...
What are the potentials--and limitations--of usage statistics in libraries?
As libraries increase their use of electronic resources, the value of quality evaluation of usage statistics has gained greater importance. Usage Statistics of E-Serials tackles this difficult issue by exploring in detail the proper evaluation of the level of usage of electronic resources. Noted experts discuss their own experiences in the field from multiple viewpoints and backgrounds, providing the reader with a well-rounded view of the entire topic. Issues comprehensively examined include the gathering...
What are the potentials--and limitations--of usage statistics in libraries?
As libraries increase their use of electronic resources, the va...
This work, part of the series "Authors of the Middle Ages", covers the late Middle Ages and deals with the writings of Sir John Mandeville, John Trevisa, William Langland and Thomas Hoccleve.
This work, part of the series "Authors of the Middle Ages", covers the late Middle Ages and deals with the writings of Sir John Mandeville, John Trevi...
