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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a thought-provoking examination of the life and achievements of William Preston Johnston, the first President of Tulane University. Born into a renowned family with a distinguished military and academic lineage, Johnston's life journey is deeply intertwined with the history of the American South and the post-Civil War era. As a soldier, he fought valiantly for the Confederate cause, and his experiences on the battlefield shaped his later career as an educator and administrator. After the war, Johnston dedicated himself to rebuilding the intellectual landscape of the South, using his role at Tulane to promote education and scholarship. The author traces Johnston's efforts to establish Tulane as a major university, highlighting his vision for a comprehensive and inclusive institution of higher learning. Through its examination of Johnston's life and work, this book provides insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by educators in the postbellum South, shedding light on the enduring legacy of those who sought to restore and advance learning in a time of great social and political transformation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…