Corpus epistularum Ioannis Dantisci Part IV Volume I

Corpus epistularum Ioannis Dantisci Part IV Volume I - Tomasz Ososiński

Corpus Epistularum Ioannis Dantisci IV: Inventory of Ioannes Dantiscus’ Correspondence Vol. 1: Inventory of I. Dantiscus’ German-Language Correspondence, a. 1500–1548, edited by Tomasz Ososiński as part of the scholarly series Corpus Epistularum Ioannis Dantisci, is a meticulously compiled inventory of the German-language letters of Ioannes Dantiscus (Jan Dantyszek), a prominent 16th-century diplomat, poet, and bishop. The volume provides detailed descriptions of each letter, including dates, recipients, and contextual information, offering scholars a comprehensive overview of Dantiscus’ correspondence during the early decades of his career. It highlights the political, cultural, and religious networks in which he operated, shedding light on both personal and official dimensions of his communication. The book is designed as a reference tool for historians, philologists, and researchers of Renaissance diplomacy, literature, and intellectual history, presenting a structured and systematic catalog of primary source material. Rich in bibliographic detail, this inventory facilitates further research into Dantiscus’ role in European political and cultural life, as well as the broader historical context of early 16th-century Central Europe.