ISBN: 9781333277321 - An Address Before the Association of the Alumni of the University of the City of New-york (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book discusses the early history of New York University, established in 1831. The author maintains that the Universityâs founders intended to create a full-spectrum educational institution that would be a leader in the advancement of knowledge. Furthermore, the author argues that the University has a responsibility to uphold the original vision of its founders by continuing to expand its offerings, especially in the realm of professional education. The book provides a historical account of the Universityâs development, from its founding through the 1850s, with particular attention to the role of the author as its first Chancellor. It also discusses the Universityâs significance in the context of higher education in the United States and its influence on the development of New York City as a center of learning and culture. 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. …