Le Collège de Dormans-Beauvais at the End of the Middle Ages: Political Strategies and Individual Paths at the University of Paris (1370-1458) - Medieval History Book for Academic Research, French Edition - Perfect for Historians and Medieval Studies

This volume describes the world of Parisian students as exemplified by the Collège de Dormans-Beauvais between 1370 and 1458. The prosopography of this institution is based on an examination of hitherto unused archives: the account books of the college.The first chapter describes how this medieval foundation was transformed by the middle of the 15th century into a teaching institution which foreshadowed the modern college structure.The three following chapters present a sociological analysis of this community, concentrating on the background, training and careers of the fellows.The volume also contains a first critical edition of the statutes of the foundation, and biographies of the 357 fellows and 6 patrons of the college during this period.