"The Rise of Universities" by Charles Homer Haskins examines the historical roots of universities. The book traces their development back to the Middle Ages, emphasizing the shift from ancient learning systems to more structured educational institutions around the 12th and 13th centuries. The narrative features key universities like Bologna and Paris and how they established academic norms, degrees, and curricula. Haskins emphasizes the profound and lasting influences these institutions had on Europe's intellectual growth and beyond through a study of their historical background.
The Rise of Universities
By Charles Homer Haskins
Journey back to the Middle Ages to discover the surprising birth of universities and their lasting revolution of education and intellectual life.
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About the AuthorCharles Homer Haskins was an American medievalist at Harvard University. He was an advisor to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. He is widely recognized as the first academic medieval historian in the United States, and the Haskins Medal was named in his honor.
Charles Homer Haskins was an American medievalist at Harvard University. He was an advisor to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. He is widely recognized as the first academic medieval historian in the United States, and the Haskins Medal was named in his honor.
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