A History Of The University Of Pennsylvania From Its Foundation To A.D. 1770 (1900)
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
29.06.2008
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
568
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/3 cm
Gewicht
812 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4367-3438-7
A History Of The University Of Pennsylvania: From Its Foundation To A.D. 1770 is a book written by Thomas Harrison Montgomery and published in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the University of Pennsylvania, from its establishment in the mid-18th century to the year 1770. The author traces the history of the university, from its founding by Benjamin Franklin as the Academy of Philadelphia in 1740, to its transformation into the University of Pennsylvania in 1791. Montgomery explores the various challenges and triumphs that the university faced during this period, including financial difficulties, changes in leadership, and the impact of major historical events such as the American Revolution.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the university's history. These include chapters on the early years of the academy, the growth of the institution, the development of the curriculum, and the role of the university in the community. The author also provides biographical sketches of some of the key figures in the university's history, including Benjamin Franklin, William Smith, and John Morgan.Overall, A History Of The University Of Pennsylvania: From Its Foundation To A.D. 1770 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of higher education in the United States, as well as those interested in the early history of Philadelphia and the American Revolution.Including Biographical Sketches Of The Trustees, Faculty, The First Alumni And Others.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.
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