Academic patronage in the Scottish enlightenment
Academic patronage in the Scottish enlightenment
About this book
Roger Emerson considers the politics of patronage appointments at the universities in Glasgow, Edinburgh and St Andrews. He explores the ways in which 388 men secured posts in three Scottish universities between 1690 and 1806.
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- OL Work ID
- OL19823523W
Subjects
Selection and appointmentCollege teachersUniversity of St. AndrewsFacultyEnlightenmentUniversity of EdinburghPolitical PatronageUniversity of GlasgowHistoryUniversities and colleges, great britainScotland, politics and government