Preface
Extract In this volume, a successor to the first volume of these Studies published in 2020, I present results my researches into four further manuscript traditions. For methods used readers are referred preface and introduction earlier volume. There have long list acknowledgements scholars who helped me work on Latin manuscripts; here repeat heartfelt thanks (and add those owed Dr P. Stirnemann for help localizing Priscian) but not most their names. However, must mention again Professor M. Petoletti, very kindly provided with information that myself was unable procure because Covid-19 pandemic; D. Reeve has once improved drafts all studies. should also acknowledge section Porphyrio borrows from unpublished two scholars. c.2000, when initial collation MSS complete, met Rome L. Paretti, then studying Carolingian high medieval transmission his doctorate. gave him draft work, which views relation Renaissance ninth-century V, regard as parent, were made clear; Paretti use thesis (2000/1), he sent copy. Although had collated M, other MS, usual portions text found no reason why it derive study relationship been superficial. The profound them Paretti’s proves beyond doubt M does V. It is regrettable remains unpublished: cited briefly (I hope) due acknowledgement what consider be compelling evidence, anyone interested styles writing they exhibit seek out itself. provides careful evidence external V some conclusions availed bibliography, brief topic, since little new say; again, thesis. Unaware at time himself brought light fresh Porphyrio, similar 2003. Finding too cavalier treatment neglectful bibliography (esp. s. xix), unearthed much written about put consecutive prose, told make wanted. My response consult summarize own words; bibliographical learning pages (especially ‘The progress scholarship’) Reeve.
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