Maurists

Maurists were scholars associated with the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris during the 17th and early 18th centuries. They specialized in historical research, textual editing, and the study of ancient manuscripts, striving for accuracy and thoroughness. Their work often involved editing critical editions of important texts and exploring history, language, and antiquities. The Maurists were known for their rigorous scholarship and contributed significantly to the development of historical methods and philology, influencing the fields of history, editing, and archival studies.