User-friendly instructions from an expert on recreating the 4 major medieval styles -- early medieval Roman rustic, early Uncial, Carolingian, and late medieval Gothic textura -- come to life with profiles of a figure from each era -- Julius Caesar, King Arthur, Charlemagne, Robin Hood. Expert advice on spacing, paragraphing, punctuation, more.
Spirited history and comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 important writing styles (ca. 4th century thru 15th). Fascinating facts about Roman Rustic, Uncial, Carolingian Minuscule, Early Gothic, 8 other styles; all examples beautifully photographed. Detailed directions for duplicating medieval techniques with modern tools. 232 illustrations.