Up until like 1700 most of the population was illiterate Mostly only the nobility, and later, the merchant/professional class, even sent their kids to school.

Up until like 1700 most of the population was illiterate Mostly only the nobility, and later, the merchant/professional class, even sent their kids to school. Born out in the country like 90% of the population ? Well your helping with the harvest, keep watch over the herd, etc. sux2bu I guess Universities have ALWAYS been practically accessible to at best the middle class, which barely even existed until around 1500. Before then, you’re mostly talking about nobles