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THE RISE OF THE UNIVERSITY.
Mythical origin of the University-Early Schools of Oxford-
Intellectual revival of the twelfth century-Lectures of
Vacarius, and first germs of the University-Connection of
Oxford with the University of Paris-Recognition of the
scholars by the Papal Legate after the riot of 1209-Office
of Chancellor--University chests, and sources of revenue in
the thirteenth century-Rise of Halls-Early University
charters.
CHAPTER II.
THE EARLY COLLEGES.
Rise of Colleges—Foundation of University and Balliol—Foun-
dation of Merton College-Merton College, Statutes of, 1274
-Social position, manners, and academical life of early
students-Chamber-dekyns'-Street brawls and disorders
--Superiority of colleges in discipline and tuition
CHAPTER III.
PROGRESS OF THE UNIVERSITY IN THE
FOURTEENTH CENTURY.
Europe in the fourteenth century-Social condition of the Uni- versity-Intellectual vigour of the University-Foundation
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of Exeter, Oriel, Queen's, and Canterbury Colleges-Founda-
tion of New College-European influence of Oxford in the
fourteenth century-Rise of Wyclif-Career of Wyclif-
Feud between Northern and Southern nations'-Early
secessions to Cambridge and Northampton-Secession to
Stamford in 1333-Growth of the proctorial authority-
Concession by the Pope of freedom in the election of the
Chancellor
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CHAPTER IV.
CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND THE CITY.
Royal award of 1290-Riot of 1297 and agreement of 1298—
Great riot of 1354-Interdict and penance-New charter
granted by the King
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CHAPTER V.
THE MONKS AND FRIARS AT OXFORD.
Benedictines and Augustinians-Rise of Mendicant Orders-
Claustral schools-Migration from Paris and influence of
Robert Grostete-Position of the friars at Oxford, and Uni-
versity statutes against them-Intervention of the Pope and
the King
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CHAPTER VI.
THE UNIVERSITY IN THE FIFTEENTH CENTURY.
Decline in numbers and studies-University delegates at the
Councils of Constance and Basle-Foundation of Lincoln
and All Souls' Colleges-Extension of University buildings;
the Divinity School and the Bodleian Library-Final
organisation of medieval lectures and examinations—Uni-
versity curriculum-Statute of 1431, regulating 'inception'
-Duties of regent masters-Residence for degrees in the
higher faculties
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CHAPTER VII.
THE RENAISSANCE, THE REFORMATION, and
THE TUDOR PERIOD.
Revival of academical life at the end of the fifteenth century
-Checked by the Reformation-Pioneers of the new learn-
ing at Oxford-Erasmus, More, Colet, Grocyn, and Lin-
acre-Foundation of Corpus Christi College by Bishop Fox
--Greeks and Trojans-Cardinal Wolsey and the foundation
of Christ Church-Action of the University on the questions
of the Divorce and the Royal Supremacy-Compliance of
the University rewarded by royal favour-The first effects
of the Reformation injurious to the University-Iconoclastic
Visitation under Edward VI.-Leniency towards colleges-
Reaction under Mary. Martyrdom of Ridley, Latimer, and
Cranmer-Visitation and reforms of Cardinal Pole-Founda-
tion of Trinity and St. John's Colleges.
CHAPTER VIII.
REIGN OF ELIZABETH AND CHANCELLORSHIP
OF LEICESTER.
Visitation under Elizabeth and policy of Archbishop Parker-
Chancellorship of Leicester-Changes in the government of
the University-Leicester's administration of the University
-Depression of intellectual life in the University-Encou-
ragement of study by Elizabeth, and foundation of the
Bodleian Library—Increasing refinement of academical life
-Queen Elizabeth's two visits to Oxford-Pestilences and
disturbances in the sixteenth century
CHAPTER IX.
THE UNIVERSITY UNDER JAMES I.
The University patronised by James I.-James I.'s attitude
towards the University and the Church-Rise and influence
of Laud-Completion of the Schools,' and foundation of
Wadbam and Pembroke Colleges
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CHAPTER X.
THE UNIVERSITY UNDER CHARLES I. AND laud.
Parliament at Oxford-Chancellorship of Laud-Compilation of
Laudian statutes—Main provisions of the Laudian statutes
-Studies and examinations under the Laudian statutes-
Services of Laud to the University-Last five years of
Laud's chancellorship—Eminent members of the University
in the generation preceding the Civil Wars-University life
in the generation preceding the Civil Wars
CHAPTER XI.
THE UNIVERSITY DURING THE CIVIL WARS AND THE
SIEGE OF OXFORD.
The University sides with the King and the Church-The Com-
mons issue an order for the University-Contributions for
the King's service, and first occupation of Oxford by Parlia-
mentary troops-Oxford becomes the royal head-quarters—
Aspect of the University during the Queen's residence-The
last two years of the civil war-Siege of Oxford, and pro-
posals of Fairfax guaranteeing University privileges-Sur-
render of Oxford, and subsequent condition of the Uni-
versity
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CHAPTER XII,
THE PARLIAMENTARY VISITATION AND THE
COMMONWEALTH.
Measures preparatory to the Visitation-Appointment of the
Visitors and the Standing Committee of Parliament-Early
proceedings of the Visitors, and suppression of resistance
from the University-Visitation of colleges. Submissions
and expulsions-Reception of Fairfax and Cromwell-
Second Board of Visitors-Third Board of Visitors, and con-
clusion of the Visitation-State of the University on the
recovery of its independence .
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CHAPTER XIII.
THE PERIOD BETWEEN THE RESTORATION AND
THE REVOLUTION.
The Restoration and new Visitation of the University-Exten-
sion of University buildings. Sheldonian Theatre-Growth
of æsthetic tastes and social refinement-First visit of
Charles II.-Second visit of Charles II. Parliament as-
sembled and dissolved at Oxford-Doctrine of passive resis-
tance adopted by the University. Expulsion of Locke-
Conduct of the University on the outbreak of Monmouth's
rebellion. James II.'s treatment of Magdalen College
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CHAPTER XIV.
UNIVERSITY POLITICS BETWEEN THE REVOLUTION
AND THE ACCESSION OF GEORGE III.
Attitude of the University towards the Revolution. Visit of
William III.-Origin of Oxford Jacobitism. Visit of Queen
Anne- Popularity of Sacheverell. Position of the Whig
minority-Jacobite demonstrations. A troop of horse sent
to Oxford-The Constitution Club. Government scheme for
reforming the University-Gradual decline of Jacobitism
in Oxford during the reign of George II.—Revival of loyalty
after the accession of George III. His visits to Oxford
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CHAPTER XV.
UNIVERSITY STUDIES IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY.
Decay of University education in the eighteenth century -Con-
temporary evidence-Decline in numbers and dearth of
eminence in science and literature-Counter-evidence show-
ing that education and learning were not wholly neglected 174