Introduction the revival of letters and the uses of palaeography -- The eloquent page : humanism and script, humanism and England -- Humanist script in England : the first ten years -- British barbarians in Italy and Scotland's first humanist -- The Dutch connexion : the significance of Low Countries scribes from Theoderic Werken to Pieter Meghen -- The Butcher of England and the learning of Italy : John Tiptoft, Earl of Worcester and the 'pupils of Guarino' -- The victory of Italic in diplomatic correspondence -- Conclusion : beyond humanism, beyond words -- Bibliography
Summary
Reform of the script was central to the humanist agenda - this book suggests a new explanation of its international success
