The History Of The College Of William And Mary

From Its Foundation, 1660 To 1874 (1874)

von College Of William And Mary

188 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The History of the College of William and Mary: From Its Foundation, 1660 to 1874 is a comprehensive account of the history of one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the United States. Written by the College of William and Mary itself, the book covers the school's founding in 1660, its early struggles and successes, and its evolution into a leading center of education over the course of more than two centuries. The book provides detailed information about the school's academic programs, faculty, and students, as well as its role in shaping the cultural, social, and political history of the United States. It also includes information about the school's relationship with the state of Virginia and its efforts to promote education and intellectual inquiry throughout the region. The History of the College of William and Mary: From Its Foundation, 1660 to 1874 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American higher education, as well as for those interested in the history of Virginia and the United States more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Heimatkunde, Familiengeschichte, Nostalgie Heimatkunde
• ISBN: 9781104393724
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC