Carolingian Manuscripts

Carolingian manuscripts refer to a collection of texts produced during the Carolingian Renaissance, which occurred in the 8th and 9th centuries under the reign of Charlemagne and his successors. These manuscripts, often created in monasteries, include religious texts, classical works, and legal documents, written in clear Latin, using a distinctive script known as Carolingian minuscule. This script was designed to improve readability and became the basis for modern Western typography. The preservation and copying of these works played a crucial role in maintaining knowledge and culture through the Middle Ages, influencing the development of European literature and education.