The Founding Of A Northern University (1920)

By F.A. Forbes

Book Overview

The Founding of a Northern University is a book written by F.A. Forbes and published in 1920. The book is a historical account of the establishment of the University of Leeds, which was founded in 1904. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the events and circumstances that led to the founding of the university, including the political and social context of the time. The book also details the challenges faced by the university in its early years, such as funding and staffing issues, and how these were overcome. The author also discusses the early academic programs offered by the university, and the contributions of key individuals in its development. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of higher education in the UK, and particularly in the establishment of the University of Leeds.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164091751
• ISBN13: 9781164091752
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"