The Pen Is Mightier Than The Sword
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Writing almost died after the collapse of the Roman Empire, had it not been for the monastary system. The Celtic script is evidence of this careful nuturing. Charlemagne was a great supporter of learning, libraries, and development of the carolingian (lower case) style. Donald Jackson, Royal Calligrapher, demonstrates how a goose feather became a quill and also how the medieval books were illuminated in this visually stunning film.
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