This comprehensive history of the University of Cambridge covers its development from the Middle Ages to the early modern period. It includes detailed information on the university's founding, structures, and curriculum, as well as profiles of its most influential scholars and alumni. The book is written in an engaging style that makes it accessible to the general reader, while also providing valuable insights for scholars of higher education. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of one of the world's most prestigious universities. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.