Liber consolationis et consilii by Albertanus of Brescia
Contents
This section of the manuscript contains the book titled Liber consolationis et consilii by Albertanus of Brescia, a notary and author of philosophical and moral treatises active in the 13th century. This book was originally written in 1246 and treats the topics of violence and vengeance in human life.
The treatise starts on f. 77r with the following words: In Christi nomine Amen. Incipit liber de consilio et consolacione. Quoniam multi sunt qui in adversitatibus. It ends on f. 112r with the following words: cum gaudio et letitia recesserunt. Explicit liber consolationis et consilii quem Albertanus Causidicus Brixiensis de ore Sancte Agathe compilavit atque composuit sub annis 1246 in mensibus Aprilis et Mayi.
Dates
- Creation: 15th century
Language of Materials
Latin
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.
Extent
36 folios
Creator
- From the Item: Albertanus, of Brescia, fl 12th century (author of Latin treatises and sermons) (Author, Person)
Repository Details
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