Feature Numbers and Words The medieval world was incredibly learned, but how did its great bank of knowledge spread – from Classical Greece to the libraries of the East and from there to the bookshelves of England? Violet Moller | Published in History Today Volume 69 Issue 5 May 2019 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? ‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review