Publisher's Synopsis
The College of William and Mary: A Contribution to the History of Higher Education by Herbert B. Adams is a comprehensive historical account of the College of William and Mary, one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the United States. The book covers the founding of the college in 1693, its early years as a colonial institution, its role in the American Revolution, and its evolution into a modern university in the 19th and 20th centuries. Adams provides a detailed analysis of the college's curriculum, faculty, and student body, as well as its impact on the development of higher education in America. He also examines the college's relationship with the local community and its role in shaping the cultural and intellectual life of Virginia and the nation. The book draws on a wide range of primary sources, including official records, correspondence, and personal accounts, to provide a rich and detailed picture of the college's history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of higher education in America, as well as for scholars and students of Virginia history and culture.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.
