The History of American Higher Education: Learning and Culture from the Founding to World War II

"The thoroughness, judiciousness, and clarity of this book make it the gold standard on the subject. Encyclopedic in coverage, The History of American Higher Education commands more information, scholarship, and analysis than any other work of its kind. Geiger is the acknowledged leader in the field."--James Axtell, author of The Making of Princeton University: From Woodrow Wilson to the Present

"The History of American Higher Education is an impressive achievement. The prose is consistently clear and accessible, the coverage is comprehensive, and the breadth and depth of knowledge are downright incredible."--Julie A. Reuben, Harvard University