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The Rise of Universities

AUTHOR Haskins, Charles Homer
PUBLISHER Anson Street Press (03/29/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Explore the fascinating origins of higher education in "The Rise of Universities," a seminal work by Charles Homer Haskins. Delve into the medieval world to uncover the intellectual and social forces that shaped the earliest universities. Haskins meticulously traces the evolution of these institutions, examining their impact on scholasticism and the broader currents of medieval history.

This enduring study illuminates the development of universities as centers of learning and innovation. Discover how these medieval institutions laid the foundation for modern education and intellectual discourse. A cornerstone of intellectual history, "The Rise of Universities" offers a compelling look at the formative years of higher education in Europe, revealing the enduring legacy of these groundbreaking centers of knowledge. Perfect for anyone interested in medieval social history, the history of education, or the development of universities.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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ISBN-13: 9781023554145
ISBN-10: 1023554143
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 58
Carton Quantity: 140
Product Dimensions: 6.14 x 0.12 x 9.21 inches
Weight: 0.21 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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History | Europe - Medieval
History | Administration - Higher
History | Social History
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Explore the fascinating origins of higher education in "The Rise of Universities," a seminal work by Charles Homer Haskins. Delve into the medieval world to uncover the intellectual and social forces that shaped the earliest universities. Haskins meticulously traces the evolution of these institutions, examining their impact on scholasticism and the broader currents of medieval history.

This enduring study illuminates the development of universities as centers of learning and innovation. Discover how these medieval institutions laid the foundation for modern education and intellectual discourse. A cornerstone of intellectual history, "The Rise of Universities" offers a compelling look at the formative years of higher education in Europe, revealing the enduring legacy of these groundbreaking centers of knowledge. Perfect for anyone interested in medieval social history, the history of education, or the development of universities.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Author: Haskins, Charles Homer
Charles Homer Haskins (1870-1937) spent most of his academic career at Harvard University, first as the Gurney Professor of History and Political Science and then as the Henry Charles Lea Professor of Mediaeval History and Classics. Among hi many books are Norman Institutions, Studies in the History of Mediaeval Science, The Renaissance of the Twelfth Century, and Studies in Mediaeval Culture.
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