Morison here traces the roots of American universities in Europe, as they have perhaps never been traced before; and with mellow erudition, frequent flashes of wit, and a lively contemporary perspective, he sketches in a realistic picture of the founding of the first American university north of the Rio Grande.
Presents a comprehensive narrative of American history from the early Indian and European culture and settlements to the Carter and Reagan administrations, and discusses the economic, social, political, spiritual, and military conflicts and trends.
