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Book "Chronicle of the Poles" The last page became the notebook of an unknown reader in the book "Chronicle of the Poles"

Maciej z Miechowa16th Century

National Library of Lithuania

National Library of Lithuania
Vilnius, Lithuania

“I am Shotkevich”—such words with a self-portrait adorns the “Chronicle of the Poles” by the Polish historian Maciej Miechowita (1457-1523). Corrections and additions made to the index of the book and the last pages became the notebook of an unknown reader. The margins and blank pages of the book hide examples of satirical poetry of that period.

Corrections and additions made to the index of the book "Chronicle of the Poles" and the last pages became the notebook of an unknown reader.

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  • Title: Book "Chronicle of the Poles" The last page became the notebook of an unknown reader in the book "Chronicle of the Poles"
  • Creator: Maciej z Miechowa, Unknown
  • Date Created: 16th Century, 16th Century
  • Location Created: Kraków, Poland, Kraków, Poland
  • Type: Printed book, Printed book
  • Rights: Public Domain, Public Domain
National Library of Lithuania

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