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The University of Edinburgh: An Illustrated History
R. D. Anderson
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Description for The University of Edinburgh: An Illustrated History
Paperback. From a small city college in the sixteenth century the University of Edinburgh grew to be one of the world's greatest centres of scholarship, research and learning. Its history is told here by three of its leading historians with wit, verve and style. Num Pages: 216 pages, 275. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; 3J; HBTB; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 173 x 16. Weight in Grams: 604.
From a small city college in the sixteenth century the University of Edinburgh grew to be one of the world's greatest centres of scholarship, research and learning. Its history is told here by three of its leading historians with wit, verve and style. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white, this is a book for everyone concerned with the university or the city of Edinburgh to read and enjoy. The authors consider the impacts of Reformation, Union with England, Enlightenment, and scientific and industrial revolutions. They show the university rising to the challenge of competition from Europe, describe the ... Read more
From a small city college in the sixteenth century the University of Edinburgh grew to be one of the world's greatest centres of scholarship, research and learning. Its history is told here by three of its leading historians with wit, verve and style. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white, this is a book for everyone concerned with the university or the city of Edinburgh to read and enjoy. The authors consider the impacts of Reformation, Union with England, Enlightenment, and scientific and industrial revolutions. They show the university rising to the challenge of competition from Europe, describe the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
216
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748616466
SKU
V9780748616466
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About R. D. Anderson
Robert D. Anderson is Professor of Modern History at the University of Edinburgh. He has published in C19th France and on history of education in C19th and C20th Scottish and European education. Michael Lynch recently retired from the Sir William Fraser Chair of Scottish History and Palaeography at the University of Edinburgh. Nicholas Phillipson is Formerly Professor of ... Read more
Reviews for The University of Edinburgh: An Illustrated History
An urgent purchase for all concerned with and interested in the university! valuable and consistently readable! an extraordinary wealth of illustration! a fascinating set of glimpses into student life! This is a book to be welcomed.
Ian Campbell An urgent purchase for all concerned with and interested in the university! valuable and consistently readable! an extraordinary wealth of illustration! ... Read more
Ian Campbell An urgent purchase for all concerned with and interested in the university! valuable and consistently readable! an extraordinary wealth of illustration! ... Read more