History of the University of Virginia, 1819-1919: The Lengthened Shadow of One Man

In this seminal work of institutional history, Philip Alexander Bruce chronicles the development of the University of Virginia from its founding to the end of the nineteenth century. The book examines the role of the university's founder, Thomas Jefferson, in shaping its mission and curriculum, and explores the impact the institution had on the intellectual and cultural life of the nation.

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