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Scribes and Scholars: A Guide to the Transmission of Greek and Latin Literature | L. D. Reynolds, N. G. Wilson
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It explores how the texts from classical Greece and Rome have survived and gives an account of the reasons why it was thought worthwhile to preserve them for future generations. In this 4th edition adjustments have been made to the text and the notes have been revised in order to take account of advances in scholarship over the last twenty years.
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Packed with fascinating information about the transmission of classical literature over the centuries, this book is still eminently readable, albeit rather opinionated at times. Tabulation of some of the data, while stylistically unappealing, might make for easier reference, but the index is good.