A Pearl of Powerful Learning : the University of Cracow in the Fifteenth Century

The First Fully Developed History Of The University Of Cracow In This Period In Over A Century, “a Pearl Of Powerful Learning.” The University Of Cracow In The Fifteenth Century Places The School In The Context Of Late Medieval Universities, Traces The Process Of Its Foundation, Analyzes Its Institutional Growth, Its Setting In The Polish Royal Capital, Its Role In National Life, And Provides A Social And Geographical Profile Of Students And Faculty. The Book Includes Extended Treatment Of The Content Of Intellectual Life And Accomplishments Of The School With Reference To The Works Of Its Most Important Scholars In The Medieval Arts Curriculum, Medicine, Law, And Theology. The Emergence Of Early Renaissance Humanist Interests At The University Is Also Discussed. Preliminary Material / Paul W. Knoll -- Introduction: The Medieval University Tradition / Paul W. Knoll -- 1 Instauracio Studii: The Foundation Of A Pearl Of Powerful Learning / Paul W. Knoll -- 2 Cracow And Its University / Paul W. Knoll -- 3 Institutional History And Development / Paul W. Knoll -- 4 The Personnel Of The University: A Statistical, Social, And Academic Profile / Paul W. Knoll -- 5 The University In The National Life Of Poland / Paul W. Knoll -- 6 The Arts Faculty, I / Paul W. Knoll -- 7 The Arts Faculty, Ii / Paul W. Knoll -- 8 Medicine And Law / Paul W. Knoll -- 9 Theology / Paul W. Knoll -- 10 Humanism / Paul W. Knoll -- 11 Libraries And The Library / Paul W. Knoll -- Conclusion / Paul W. Knoll -- A The Rectors Of The University 1400-1508 / Paul W. Knoll -- B The Deans Of The Arts Faculty 1400-1510 / Paul W. Knoll -- C Matriculation At The University Of Cracow 1400-1509 / Paul W. Knoll -- D Copernicus And The University Of Cracow / Paul W. Knoll -- Bibliography / Paul W. Knoll -- Index / Paul W. Knoll. By Paul W. Knoll. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.