This book is both a concise history of British universities and their place in society over eight centuries, and a penetrating analysis of current university pr

Presenting a concise history of British universities and their place in society over eight centuries, this book gives an analysis of the university problems and

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The First World War had innumerable consequences for all aspects of society; universities and education being no exception. This book details the myriad impacts