Ever to Excel : an illustrated history of the University of St Andrews / Norman Reid.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reid, Norman, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

University of St. Andrews.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (206 pages)

Place of Publication:

Dundee : Dundee University Press, 2011.

Summary:

A history of St Andrews UniversitySix hundred years old, aware of its past, but facing forward, the University of St Andrews remains distinct. Now, more than ever throughout its long, sometimes troubled and often distinguished history, the University invites the highest objective: 'ever to excel'.Norman H. Reid uses the University's own rich archival holdings to introduce the reader to the vibrant and often turbulent 600-year story of the University and its town, set in the wider historical contexts of society, religion, politics and intellectual thought.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Foreword

Preface

1 Right out of the blue

2 Foundation and festivity

3 Roots of reform

4 Turmoil and triumph

5 Adversity and endurance

6 Beyond recognition

7 Conflict and growth

8 A bullseye centred at the outer reaches

Notes on sources

Index

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4744-7193-5

OCLC:

1302164474