Scientific Writing
Faith Wallis
The Middle Ages had no concept equivalent to the modern term “science.” However, texts concerning natural world and mathematics abound in both Latin Insular vernaculars; indeed, study of was principal mode engagement with science this period. Prior twelfth century, writing followed forms laid down classical Christian antiquity; thereafter, influx Greek Arabic translation, emergence universities, reshaped sciences as academic disciplines. Vernacular concentrated on practical subjects like medicine computus, but also produced a technical literature diverse agronomy alchemy.
The Encyclopedia of Medieval Literature in Britain