Transylvania University

Transylvania University: Its Origin, Rise, Decline, and Fall (1896) is a historical account of the famous Transylvania University, which was established in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1780. The book is written by Robert Peter, a former student and professor at the university, and provides a comprehensive overview of the institution's history, from its founding to its eventual demise.Peter begins by tracing the university's origins, describing the early years when it was a small school with only a handful of students. He then charts its rise to prominence in the early 19th century, when it became one of the most prestigious universities in the United States, attracting students from across the country and abroad.However, Peter also details the university's decline, which began in the mid-19th century and was marked by financial difficulties, declining enrollment, and internal conflicts. He describes the various attempts to save the institution, including mergers with other universities and the establishment of new programs, but ultimately concludes that these efforts were unsuccessful.The book also includes biographical sketches of some of the university's most prominent alumni, including Henry Clay, John C. Breckinridge, and Jefferson Davis. Peter uses these profiles to illustrate the impact that Transylvania University had on American politics and culture during its heyday.Overall, Transylvania University: Its Origin, Rise, Decline, and Fall is a detailed and engaging account of one of America's most important universities. It provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by institutions of higher education in the 19th century, and the ways in which they attempted to overcome them.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.