Aims and Scope of Speculum
Speculum: A Journal of Medieval Studies is a quarterly academic journal published by University of Chicago Press on behalf of the Medieval Academy of America. It was established in 1926 and today is widely regarded as the most prestigious journal in medieval studies. The journal's primary focus is on the time period from 500 to 1500 in Western Europe, but also on related subjects such as Byzantine, Hebrew, Arabic, Armenian and Slavic studies. As of 2019, the editor is Katherine L. Jansen. Less
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Speculum Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | UNIV CHICAGO PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1926 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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