Diculi Liber De Mensura Orbis Terrae

Dicuili Liber De Mensura Orbis Terrae, a valuable contribution to the field of historical geography, offers a glimpse into the world as perceived by scholars during the Carolingian era. Written by the Irish monk Dicuil, this treatise provides a detailed account of the known world, drawing upon both classical sources and contemporary observations. This edition, carefully prepared by Deicola (Hibernicus) and Charles A. Walckenaer, makes Dicuil’s important work accessible to modern readers. The text sheds light on the geographical knowledge, scientific understanding, and cultural perspectives prevalent in early medieval Europe. Of particular interest are Dicuil’s descriptions of regions such as Ireland, Britain, and the northern seas, offering insights into the voyages and discoveries of the time. 'De Mensura Orbis Terrae' remains a significant resource for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the intellectual history of the early Middle Ages.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.