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The book explores Thomas Jefferson's architectural vision for the University of Virginia, highlighting it as his most significant achievement and a symbol of intellectual freedom. It delves into the political and architectural challenges he faced in creating a revolutionary educational institution. Additionally, it provides a thorough examination of the university's design, its historical development, varying interpretations of its impact, and the changes it has undergone over time.
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Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village: The Creation of an Architectural Masterpiece, Richard Guy Wilson
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village: The Creation of an Architectural Masterpiece
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Guy Wilson
- Publisher
- University of Virginia Press
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN13
- 9780813928302
- Series
- Rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Description
- The book explores Thomas Jefferson's architectural vision for the University of Virginia, highlighting it as his most significant achievement and a symbol of intellectual freedom. It delves into the political and architectural challenges he faced in creating a revolutionary educational institution. Additionally, it provides a thorough examination of the university's design, its historical development, varying interpretations of its impact, and the changes it has undergone over time.