4.6.2. History of Universities in the 13th–15th Centuries: Oxford, Cambridge, and Beyond
Continuing our discussion of the history of universities, we'll move on to medieval Britain, where for centuries two universities—Oxford and Cambridge—held a monopoly on higher education. Here, a model of education somewhat different from that of the Sorbonne emerged, focused less on scholastic debate and more on the advancement of science. A prime example of this is the work of Roger Bacon, considered a forerunner of experimental science. It's worth noting that medieval Oxford had a reputation not only as a center of learning but also as the most dangerous city in Europe, where students not only studied but also actively stirred up conflict with the townspeople.