A longstanding tradition holds that universities in early modern Italy suffered from cultural sclerosis and long-term decline. Drawing on rich archival sources, including teaching records, David Lines shows that one of Italy's leading institutions, the University of Bologna, displayed remarkable vitality in the arts and medicine. Publisher: Harvard University Press Illustration(s): 24 photos, 1 illus., 10 tables Number of pages: 560 Collection: I Tatti Studies in Italian Renaissance History Publication date: 2023 Dimensions: 164 x 243 x 47 Cover type: Hardback