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History of the University of Michigan: With Biographical Sketches of Regents and Members of the University Senate From 1837 to 1906 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book is a comprehensive history of the development of the University of Michigan from its origins as the Catholepistemiad, or University, of Michigania in 1817 to its establishment as a full-fledged university in the 1850s. The book places the founding of the university within its social, political, and cultural context and demonstrates the role that visionary leadership, local politics, and financial support played in its early development. At the same time, it offers fascinating glimpses into the lives of the university's early leaders and faculty, including Father Gabriel Richard and Henry Philip Tappan, whose dedication, ideas, and tireless efforts helped shape the university's identity and mission. Its unparalleled historical documentation, engaging prose, and depth of insight make it an indispensable book for anyone interested in the history of higher education in the United States.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive history of the development of the University of Michigan from its origins as the Catholepistemiad, or University, of Michigania in 1817 to its establishment as a full-fledged university in the 1850s. The book places the founding of the university within its social, political, and cultural context and demonstrates the role that visionary leadership, local politics, and financial support played in its early development. At the same time, it offers fascinating glimpses into the lives of the university's early leaders and faculty, including Father Gabriel Richard and Henry Philip Tappan, whose dedication, ideas, and tireless efforts helped shape the university's identity and mission. Its unparalleled historical documentation, engaging prose, and depth of insight make it an indispensable book for anyone interested in the history of higher education in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330984093_0
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