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CONTENTS Preface by William Bowen Prologue 4-6 Chapter One The Education of a Planter 7-13 Chapter Two Enlightenment and the Progress of Mankind 14-19 Chapter Three The Education of Republican Citizens 20-36 Chapter Four Education and the Continuing American Revolution 37-46 Chapter Five Education for Defense and Expansion: West Point and the National University Idea 47-68 Chapter Six Retirement and the Revival of Educational Plans for Virginia 69-78 Chapter Seven Toward the University of Virginia: From Albemarle Academy to Central College 79-95 Chapter Eight Bricks, Mortar, and the Politics of Education: From Central College toward the University of Virginia 96-115 Chapter Nine Jefferson's "Last Act of Usefulness:" The Founding of the University of Virginia 117-134 Chapter Ten Jefferson's Educational Legacy 135-160 Abbreviations Notes Selected Bibliography Index
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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 -- Political and social views.
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 -- Knowledge and learning.
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 -- Influence.
Education -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Education -- Virginia -- History -- 18th century.
University of Virginia -- History.