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 1 Rise of Colleges—Foundation of University and Balliol—Foundation 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 15…
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