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Historical skills : dating documents

This resource explains the different dating conventions employed in historical documents. For example, the system of dating by reference to a religious feast day and the year of the reigning monarch has little in common with the modern calendar. Even where a recognisable date is provided, it may not be what it at first appears.... The resource includes a glossary, bibliography and translation of relevant Latin numbers/phrases. Illustrative images of items from our collections appear throughout.

Keywords:: Religious festivals, Calendars, Historical research, Time, Dating, Archives, Manuscripts

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Humanities / History

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Material Type:: Online Course
Date Added to MERLOT:: September 17, 2010
Date Modified in MERLOT:: February 11, 2022
Author:: The University of Nottingham, Dept. of Manuscripts and Special Collections, Digital Access Team
Submitter:: steven stapleton
Primary Audience:: College General Ed
Technical Format:: Website, Flash

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Language:: English
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