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The Speculum Maius or Majus was a major encyclopedia of the Middle Ages written by Vincent of Beauvais in the 13th century. It was a great compendium of all knowledge of the time. The work seems to ha
1473 Strasbourg edition of the Speculum Historiale by Johann Mentelin
Miniature of Vincent of Beauvais in a manuscript of the Speculum Historiale, translated into French by Jean de Vignay, Bruges, c. 1478–1480, British Library Royal 14 E. i, vol. 1, f. 3
Two page spread of Vincent of Beauvais's Speculum Doctrinale, a manuscript copy c. 1301–1400.
Two royal visits to respectively the author and translator of Vincent's Mirror of History translated into French by Jean de Vignay as Le Miroir historial, c. 1333. At left Saint Louis visits Vincent.