The Book of Kells
unlocking the enigma
$66.66
- Hardcover
336 pages
- Release Date
2 February 2026
Summary
Decoding the Book of Kells: A Masterpiece Unveiled
An illustrated account of one of the most famous manuscripts in the world.
A new and definitive account of one of the most famous and mysterious manuscripts in the world.
The Book of Kells is a mystery. It is distinct from all copies of the gospels from the early Middle Ages, not only in the quality and amount of its decoration but also in the peculiarities of the ordering of its contents, t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781788541800 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1788541804 |
| Series: | The Landmark Library |
| Author: | Victoria Whitworth |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Apollo |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 2 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 189mm |
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Critics Review
‘Attentive, astute and beautiful … I adored it’ Amy Liptrot, on Swimming with Seals .
PRAISE FOR VICTORIA WHITWORTH: ‘An extraordinary book’ TLS, on Swimming with Seals. ‘A beautiful, rich tale… The deep joy of this book is in its portrayal of everyday life in a harsh time. Gripping and highly recommended’
* The Times, on Daughter of the Wolf *About The Author
Victoria Whitworth
Victoria Whitworth lives by the sea in Edinburgh. She is a novelist and academic who explores the culture and society of Britain in the Early Middle Ages, focusing on death, burial and memory.
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