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Isidore of Seville and the Etymologies

Isidore of Seville left another extraordinary legacy to education. Trace the arc of his career, from his early immersion in the Greek and Roman classics to his advocacy of cathedral schools and his creation of the Etymologies, a massive encyclopedia of human knowledge and one of the most influential books of the Middle Ages.

English
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created May 9, 2023 by
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  • Modified May 9, 2023 by
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