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 published in 1858. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Lauderdale Manuscript, which is a manuscript of King Alfred's Anglo-Saxon version of Orosius, a Latin historical text. Bosworth discusses the origins of the manuscript, its provenance, and its significance in the study of Anglo-Saxon history and literature. He also provides a critical analysis of the manuscript's content, including the language and style used by King Alfred in his translation of Orosius. The book is an important resource for scholars and students of Anglo-Saxon history and literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of manuscripts and the transmission of knowledge in the medieval period.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.