Publisher's Synopsis
The College of William and Mary: A Contribution to the History of Higher Education is a comprehensive historical account of the College of William and Mary, one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United States. Written by Herbert B. Adams, a renowned historian and scholar of education, this book offers a detailed exploration of the origins, development, and evolution of the college from its founding in 1693 to the early 20th century.Drawing on extensive archival research and primary sources, Adams provides a rich and nuanced portrait of the college's founders, faculty, and students, as well as its role in shaping the intellectual and cultural landscape of colonial and post-colonial America. He explores the college's early struggles to establish itself as a center of learning, its role in the American Revolution and the Civil War, and its contributions to the development of American literature, science, and politics.Throughout the book, Adams also highlights the challenges and controversies that the college faced over the centuries, including debates over curriculum and pedagogy, religious and political conflicts, and the impact of social and cultural change on the institution. He pays particular attention to the role of the college in promoting democracy, citizenship, and social justice, and its efforts to reconcile its historic legacy with the changing demands of modern education.Overall, The College of William and Mary: A Contribution to the History of Higher Education is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of American education, the role of colleges and universities in society, or the cultural and intellectual history of the United States.A Contribution to the History of Higher Education with Suggestions for its National Promotion. Partial Contents: Virginians vote for the higher education; Royal Endowment by William and Mary; Motives for founding the college; Origin of Williamsburg; A school of Statesmen; Washington made Surveyor; Washington Chancellor of William and Mary; Jefferson's relation to William and Mary; Washington's idea of a national university; Washington and Jefferson's ideas compared; Destruction of William and Mary during the Civil War; Practical Lessons from the History of William and Mary College.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.
