English students at Leiden University, 1575-1650 : "advancing your abilities in learning and bettering your understanding of the world and state affairs" / Daniela Prögler
Universities -- English students at home -- English students abroad -- England and the Netherlands -- Fame and success of Leiden University -- English students at Leiden
Summary
The oldest and most renowned Dutch university, Leiden was an attractive proposition for travelling foreign students in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Alongside offering an excellent academic program and outstanding facilities, Leiden was also able to cater to the desires of noble students providing various extra-curricular activities. Leiden was the most popular continental university among English students, and this book investigates the 831 English students who studied there between 1575 and 1650. This book is a valuable contribution to the history of early modern universities and
