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"Comprised of sheets that were folded, cradled together, and then bound through their folded or hinged side, the pages of the codex could be turned with one hand, leaving the other hand free . . . Pages could also be quickly turned to allow the comparison of passages . . . The very nature of the codex made it easier for individuals to own and transport books." <ref> Robinson, Solveig C. (2014). ''The Book in Society.'' Broadview Press: 50 </ref> The codex is what we now think of as a book. It was much easier to use than the previous models, | "Comprised of sheets that were folded, cradled together, and then bound through their folded or hinged side, the pages of the codex could be turned with one hand, leaving the other hand free . . . Pages could also be quickly turned to allow the comparison of passages . . . The very nature of the codex made it easier for individuals to own and transport books." <ref> Robinson, Solveig C. (2014). ''The Book in Society.'' Broadview Press: 50 </ref> The codex is what we now think of as a book. It was much easier to use than the previous models, the [[scroll]] and the [[boustrophedon]], which is why it is still what we use today. | ||
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Revision as of 07:01, 3 September 2025
"Comprised of sheets that were folded, cradled together, and then bound through their folded or hinged side, the pages of the codex could be turned with one hand, leaving the other hand free . . . Pages could also be quickly turned to allow the comparison of passages . . . The very nature of the codex made it easier for individuals to own and transport books." [1] The codex is what we now think of as a book. It was much easier to use than the previous models, the scroll and the boustrophedon, which is why it is still what we use today.
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- ↑ Robinson, Solveig C. (2014). The Book in Society. Broadview Press: 50
