Publisher's Synopsis
""Certain Sources of Corruption in Latin Manuscripts"" is a scholarly study by Frederick William Shipley, first published in 1904. The book focuses on two manuscripts of Livy's work, specifically the Codex Puteanus from the fifth century and its copy, the Codex Reginensis 762 from the ninth century. Shipley's aim is to investigate the sources of corruption in these manuscripts, which have been subject to errors and inconsistencies over time. He examines the language, style, and content of the two manuscripts, comparing them to other ancient texts to identify potential sources of error. The book is aimed at scholars and historians interested in the study of ancient Latin manuscripts and the challenges of interpreting them accurately. It provides a detailed analysis of the two Livy manuscripts and the broader issues surrounding the transmission and interpretation of ancient texts.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.
