Isbn: 9781334080593 - the first university in america, 1619-1622: an address delivered by w. gordon mccabe, president of the virginia historical society, before "the ... may 31, 1911, at dutch gap on james river (3 Ergebnisse)

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

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

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book narrates the story of the founding of the first American university, tracing its genesis and detailing the efforts and aspirations of its founders. Set amidst the backdrop of early 17th-century Virginia, the book sheds light on the intellectual and cultural ambitions of the time. The author explores the motivations and challenges faced by the visionaries involved, including Sir Edwin Sandys, Sir Dudley Digges, and the Earl of Southampton. The book delves into themes of education, religion, politics, and the broader context of English colonization in the New World. Through meticulous research and vivid prose, the author brings to life the struggles and triumphs that shaped the establishment of this pioneering institution of higher learning, situating it within the broader historical landscape and highlighting its significance in the development of American education. 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.…