Overview
""A History of Columbia University, 1754-1904"" is a comprehensive account of the development of one of America's most prestigious institutions of higher learning. Written by the Columbia University Press, the book chronicles the university's founding in 1754 as King's College, its early years as a bastion of Anglican education, and its evolution into a modern research university. The book explores the university's role in shaping American higher education, including its contributions to scientific research, the arts, and social justice. It also delves into the university's relationship with the city of New York and its impact on the broader cultural and intellectual landscape of the United States. Featuring detailed research and insightful analysis, ""A History of Columbia University, 1754-1904"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American education and the development of one of the country's most important universities.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.
- | Author: Columbia University Press
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 01, 2007
- | Number of Pages: 596 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1432679511
- | ISBN-13: 9781432679514
