Making Archives in Early Modern Europe

Explore the intricate world of archival practices in early modern Europe with Making Archives in Early Modern Europe by Randolph Conrad Head. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2020, this comprehensive study spans 366 pages and delves into the organization and management of recorded political knowledge across various chancelleries and repositories. From Lisbon to Vienna and Berlin, Head's comparative analysis reveals how these archives shaped the understanding of governance from the High Middle Ages through the Enlightenment. This book is an essential resource for historians, archivists, and anyone interested in the evolution of record-keeping and its impact on European political history. Discover the significance of archives in shaping our perception of the past and the meticulous efforts that went into preserving political knowledge during this transformative period.