History of the University of Virginia, 1819-1919: The Lengthened Shadow of One Man; Volume 1

By Philip Alexander 1856-1933 Bruce

This seminal work of American educational history traces the development of the University of Virginia from its founding in the early 19th century through the end of the First World War. The author offers a detailed analysis of the ideas and personalities that shaped the institution, with a particular focus on the vision of its founder, Thomas Jefferson. The book provides a wealth of information on the history of American higher education, as well as the political and social context in which the University of Virginia emerged.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020495944
• ISBN13: 9781020495946
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"