Bibliothèque de l'École des Chartes
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The Bibliothèque de l'École des Chartes is a journal dedicated to the study and use of medieval manuscripts. It was founded in 1839 and continues to provide bi-annual issues with articles and abstracts in French, English, and German. Starting in 1995, one issue each year is devoted to a particular theme. It is published by the Société de l’École des chartes (Association of the Archive Training School) and distributed by Librairie Droz. As of 2007, the director is Olivier Guyotjeannin.
Scholars often cite this journal with the abbreviation BEC. Historical works on the Crusades
, for example, often refer to medieval documents as published in the Bibliothèque.
Scholars often cite this journal with the abbreviation BEC. Historical works on the Crusades
Crusades
The Crusades were a series of religious wars, blessed by the Pope and the Catholic Church with the main goal of restoring Christian access to the holy places in and near Jerusalem...
, for example, often refer to medieval documents as published in the Bibliothèque.
See also
- Victorian societies for text publicationVictorian societies for text publicationVictorian societies for text publication were learned societies, in the United Kingdom of the nineteenth century, existing principally or having as a main function to produce scholarly editions of old works of historical or literary interest...
- Bibliothèque des Écoles françaises d'Athènes et de RomeBibliothèque des Ecoles françaises d'Athènes et de RomeBibliothèque des Écoles françaises d'Athènes et de Rome is the name of two series of historical documents, such as the letters of 13th century Popes during the Crusades....