Editing Edmund I (section)

=== Learning ===
Latin learning revived in Æthelstan's reign, influenced by Continental models and by the [[hermeneutic style]] of the leading seventh century scholar and Bishop of Sherborne, Aldhelm. The revival continued in Edmund's reign, and Welsh book production became increasingly influential. Welsh manuscripts were studied and copied, and they influenced the early use of [[Carolingian minuscule]] script in England, although Continental sources are also important. Edmund's reign also saw the development of a new style of the native square minuscule script, which was used in mid-century royal diplomas. Oda's school at Canterbury was praised by post-Conquest chroniclers, especially for the presence there of [[Frithegod]], a brilliant Continental scholar and the most skilful poet in mid-tenth century England.{{sfnm|1a1=Dumville|1y=1992|1pp=173–174, 181–184|2a1=Lapidge|2y=2004a}} The "Vatican" [[recension]] of the {{lang|la|[[Historia Brittonum]]}} was produced in England in Edmund's reign, probably in 944.{{sfn|Dumville|1985|p=4}}