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The University of Wisconsin: A History, 1848-1925 Volume I & II; A History 1925-1945: Politics, Depression, and War Volume III; A History, 1945-1971: Renewal to Revpolution Volume IV [four volumes, complete]
by Curti, Merle; Vernon Carstensen; E. David Cronon & John W. Jenkins
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0299805719
- ISBN 13
- 9780299805715
- Seller
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Beloit, Wisconsin, United States
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About This Item
Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1974. Substantial history of this substantial university, largely focusing on politics & administration, rather than mere "rah-rah boosterism". Complete set in uniform bindings & jackets, INSCRIBED in Volume III by Cronon & Jenkins, authors of the second two volumes. Volumes one & two, first published in 1949 to commemorate the centenary of the school's founding, were reprinted with a new design in 1974 to celebrate the 125th anniversary; they were joined by two continuing volumes in 1994 & 1999, bringing the history up to the explosive (literally) student protests and system consolidation of the 1960s & '70s. ISBNs of volumes 3 & 4 are 0299144305 & 0299162907. Four stout volumes, hardcovers in jacket, as pictured. Light wear to books; jackets with a little rubbing, minor edgewear, ¼" nick to lower rear panel of volume 3. Texts clean; xviii, 739; x, 668; xvi, 903; xv, [3], 648 pages; indexes, endsheet maps, b/w photos, figures. A surcharge for expedited or international shipping of this heavy set may be required; please inquire for an accurate quote.. Inscribed by a Contributor. Later Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Large Octavo. Set.
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- Title
- The University of Wisconsin: A History, 1848-1925 Volume I & II; A History 1925-1945: Politics, Depression, and War Volume III; A History, 1945-1971: Renewal to Revpolution Volume IV [four volumes, complete]
- Author
- Curti, Merle; Vernon Carstensen; E. David Cronon & John W. Jenkins
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- Later Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0299805719
- ISBN 13
- 9780299805715
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Place of Publication
- Madison
- Date Published
- 1974
- Size
- Large Octavo
- Keywords
- Education, Colleges. Land Grant Universities, Higher Education, School History
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Beloit, Wisconsin
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