“Optimo humanista et greco”

On the death of Aldus Manutius in February 1515, the Venetian diarist Marin Sanudo recorded his evaluation of the man’s achievements, praising him as a teacher and scholar and highlighting the correctness of his Latin and Greek editions and their distinctive prefaces. This article considers the rati...

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Published in:Erasmus studies
Main Author: Richardson, Brian (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2015
In: Erasmus studies
Year: 2015, Volume: 35, Issue: 2, Pages: 181-209
IxTheo Classification:CD Christianity and Culture
KAG Church history 1500-1648; Reformation; humanism; Renaissance
KBJ Italy
Further subjects:B Aldus Manutius collaboration Marin Sanudo Pietro Bembo printing Venice
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)

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