The University in Medieval Life, 1179-1499
The University in Medieval Life, 1179-1499
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22 September, 2008
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Description
The university is indigenous to Western Europe and is probably the greatest and most enduring achievement of the Middle Ages. Much more than stodgy institutions of learning, medieval universities were exciting arenas of people and ideas. They contributed greatly to the economic vitality of their host cities and served as birthplaces for some of the era's most effective minds, laws and discoveries.
This survey traces the growth of the largest medieval universities of Bologna, Paris, and Oxford, along with the universities of Cambridge, Padua, Naples, Montpellier, Toulouse, Orleans, Angers, Prague, Vienna and Glasgow. Covering the years 1179-1499, this work discusses common traits of medieval universities, their major figures, and their roles in medieval life.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780786434626 |
| ISBN10 | 0786434627 |
| Number Of Pages | 230 |
| Item Weight | 318 g |
| Product Dimensions | 152 x 229 x 12 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Format | paperback |
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“useful...recommended”—Choice; “offers a refreshingly clear look at what it must have been like to be a student or teacher in the great medieval universities”—C&RL News.
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Author's Bio
Hunt Janin is an American writer living in southwestern France. He has written numerous nonfiction and scholarly books on a range of subjects, including medieval history and cross-cultural studies.