The Royal Authority And The Early English Universities (1902)

The Royal Authority And The Early English Universities is a historical book written by James Field Willard and published in 1902. The book explores the relationship between the English monarchy and the early universities in England, specifically Oxford and Cambridge. Willard examines the role of the Crown in the establishment and development of these universities, as well as the ways in which the universities were able to maintain their independence from royal authority. The book also delves into the political and social context of the time, including the influence of the Church and the tensions between the monarchy and the nobility. Overall, The Royal Authority And The Early English Universities provides a detailed and insightful look into the history of higher education in England and the complex relationships between different institutions of power during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.