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- 20 Jun 2019
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- 28 May 2026
A significant number of medieval manuscripts have been lost due to destruction during which historical event?
Multiple choice question for Ages, era, period. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
Many medieval books were destroyed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 1530s, when religious houses were closed and their libraries dispersed or ruined. Other events like the Peasants' Revolt or the start of printing affected manuscripts less significantly, and the Anglo-Saxon invasions did not occur in the 15th century.
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