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Best books to learn The history of universities, in order
The university is one of the very few medieval institutions still recognisably doing its original job, and almost every argument now made about it — cost, purpose, who it is for, whether research and teaching belong in the same building — has a datable origin.
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The history of universities: books to read, in order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning the history of universities?
- The university is one of the very few medieval institutions still recognisably doing its original job, and almost every argument now made about it — cost, purpose, who it is for, whether research and teaching belong in the same building — has a datable origin.
- What's a good book to start the history of universities with?
- A strong starting point is The great American university by Jonathan R. Cole. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.