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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] Hardcover - 1974

by Curti, Merle; Vernon Carstensen; E. David Cronon & John W. Jenkins

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  • Hardcover
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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
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Later Printing
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 2
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher University of Wisconsin Press, Madison
  • Date 1974
  • Bookseller's Inventory # w0930
  • ISBN 9780299805715 / 0299805719
  • Dewey Decimal Code 977.5

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