Established in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, the University of Virginia was known as "The University" throughout the South for most of the nineteenth century, and today it stands as one of the premier universities in the world.
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This volume provides an in-depth look at the Founding of the University and, in the process, develops new and important insights into Jefferson\'s contributions as well as into the impact of the University on the history of higher education.
Established in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, the University of Virginia was known as "The University" throughout the South for most of the nineteenth century, and today it stands as one of the premier universities in the world